These Flames that Devour

I found myself being hypnotized

By the flames, licking the base of the wick

And the cackle they make when an unseen space finds its way into the fiery wake

For the briefest of seconds, I forget how much fire can burn and sting

It makes you aware.

Aware that your armor is not strong enough

That your memories are not fresh enough

That your love is not deep enough

That your time is not long enough

but there’s one thing that I know is enough

And that’s me living this moment with you

and my destructive thoughts suddenly find peace.