Another Night

A spark ignitites ...
drawing the flame to the candle,
illuminating the stillness of the night.

Within that gentle glow ...
cast out by the candle's reassurring light
the shadows lift from within your eyes.

I see more than I can say ...
Hear more than I can see,
Feel more than I can tell.

Held back, by the depth of what I feel ...
Wanting so much to let you know,
say the words that yearn to grow.

Look to the flame, see the world within the light
Draw closer, know the heat that continues to grow
Brush a hand against it, sense the pain.

Snuff out the candle, hide the flame ...
Hold back the spark, so it won't ignite,
Spare the candle, there'll always be another night.