I want to rise from these ashes
dispense with these clashes
between me, myself and I
get right down to the very why
Then find a much better way
to say all that I must now say
all that I must now do
in order to again remain true
For these things I dare forget
are steeped in dread and regret
leave me forever scarred
with all that leaves so marred
But oh, what I have learned
while this candle has so burned
while its wax did slowly melt
with each new lesson I have felt
Becoming at last this bold poet
one who is not afraid to show it
not afraid to commence the write
penning poetry deep in the night







You had me at the first stanza…
This is gorgeous