Only The Flames

I looked upon you with desire; a passion of pure fire
Your flames drew me closer; curiosity fused with admiration
An essence of pure intrigue and excitement
Dancing about in my eyes; swirling beyond the reality of my mind
The immense heat your smile creates in me is all that matters
 
But the closer I get; the further away I feel
Where comfort was meant to be; only the pain of the burns reside
Every step tore away a piece of me; and revealed the truths in you
I still saw the brightness that lured me here; but also the sad sensibility
Lost was the mystery; replaced by a revelation
 
You were the lantern promising warmth in a frigid darkness
And now the light that guides me to you hurts just as much as the hollowness
The sting of cold pales in comparison to the flare; the engulfing horizon
Yet I cannot look away; forever drawn to you
One more step; another bit of me taken apart
 
I’m left now with blinded vision and scorched emotions
Holding my fantasies together in my hands; losing what brought me here
Flesh and desires; beauty and brightness
I held such hope in you
Now I hold only the flames of your memory

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