Candlestick Hearts

by Karl Wild GG23   Feb 7, 2010


Pictures shatter and pieces scatter like broken parts,
Last thing they need in life is another object that reminds,
They promise that time will mend and heal fragile hearts,
No amount of time can shatter the pictures in our minds.

Became stains on souls that cannot be washed away,
Grew into brown eyed boys that girls would die to trust,
Love is a playground on which no child or adult may play,
We all might pray it be true, but we must prepare for lust.

Guess thats what we get for lighting candles at both ends,
Scars on hearts from past loves always impossible to forget,
Tear down the only bridges that once guided us to friends,
The candles like the love burn out quicker than a lit cigarette.

Unconscious decisions made abruptly as if without choice,
The light at the end of the tunnel obscures our hearts view,
Meaningless actions scream louder than desperate voice,
Corrupted by media, bribed by lust our dreams lay askew.

The nature of man or history of yearns for us to suffer,
Burning down the bridges we all once strived to build,
Hoping soon our pain and persistance make us tougher,
No amount of time will shatter the endless anguish,
For what we loved, we've killed.

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  • 14 years ago

    by Daniel Rutter

    Very well done, and congratulations on being featured :)

  • 14 years ago

    by Su

    Beautifully put! =D

  • 14 years ago

    by ilikepurple222

    I just added this poem to MY FAVORITES. it was the most heartfelt and honest thing i've read in a long time! i feel like i relate to every word you write in this one. it was so amazing and relieving to hear someone else say the words that i can't always get across on my own. this was purly beautiful!! amazing job! :)

  • 14 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Guess thats what we get for lighting candles at both ends,
    Scars on hearts from past loves always impossible to forget,

    ^^ Ya know, this is how you know someone is a damn good writer with lines like these...those two were definitely my favorite from this piece! One, because I can relate. I'm dating someone but can't forget about my ex no matter how hard I try. And two, the lighting the candle at both ends was a good metaphor. I loved it!

    Your writing is my favorite :) Your words, your style, everything about it is absolutely amazing!

  • 14 years ago

    by Gasttlee

    This to me either speaks as general love or the loss of love. Either way, your emotions are in place here & have a special love quality to it & flows. 5/5