#burning for

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You are beautiful,

But my heart does not break open.

You are loving,

But I do not feel warmth

In your presence.

The fire has gone cold

Between us,

And yet I see you trying

To create sparks with

Damp wood.

I used to struggle alongside you,

Using my flame

Repeatedly,

The heavy smoke burning my

Insides.

Until I'd spent every bit of my energy

While you got comfortable and

Leaned back,

Out of the struggle

Just watching.

So sure you'd never have to

Try again.

But now I sit and watch you.

A heavy feeling

I can't quite place.

And maybe

The rock in my throat

Is a bit easier

To swallow

Than desperate, humid smoke.