Candle

Tonight, I need a softer light, 

a softer night, 

a different kind of care..

 I need an old fashioned thing, 

simple comfort to wrap me in;

 candle light so I may hide,

 in softer shadows, 

I need the soothe,

 the gentle flame, 

for eyes that burn, 

eyes that prickle..

 though I refuse them. 

Tonight I need to hide,

 the dark encroaches, 

and I fear this dreadful ache..

 I need the steady flicker, 

the slow burn wick,

 to mesmerism,

 to keep the night away.. 

hold back this hollow feeling,

 this bereft.. 

heavy in my bones. 

Tonight

 I am alone 

so I light a candle, 

to assuage,  

this awful ache..

 I am quiet, alone.. 

 with a flame that gutters...!!!