A flame that seemed to burn so bright
Has suddenly gone out
And left ashes in its place
But not before searing my heart
And leaving permanent burns
All over my face
'Don't play with fire'
Is what I was taught
But advice that I foolishly didn't heed
And when I reached out my hand
Hoping you would be different
I soon realized I couldn't take the heat
But I've bandaged my burns since then
And have let them heal
And now that I'm fully recovered
To me you no longer appeal
A new spark has ignited for me
Replacing out long since dead flame
And in the ashes will remain your affection
That I once would have done anything to attain
I like that this starts out dark and raw (permanent burns all over my face, don't play with fire, i realized i couldn't take the heat) but slowly it gets lighter as your burns start to heal. Not only do you heal but you also are able to light another less dangerous flame without forgetting about the last.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
But I've bandaged my burns since then And have let them heal And now that I'm fully recovered To me you no longer appeal That's my favorite line. Love the acknowledgment you make of not heeding and not being able to take the heat. Also love Pinks song and performace. As you know, my favorite line: Just b/c it burns doesn't mean you're gonna die...I didn't burst into tears, I didn't die, and the world didn't explode LOL