Spreading Ashes

A neglected candle

fallen to the ground

flames reaching desperately

to be seen and found

Destroying all that

Breezes kiss

Annihilating darkness’s cloak

With a bitter hiss

All that once breathed the sky

Is choking on the smoking hate

 Alarming love

Though sadly, it is much too late

If only this candle knew it began

 as a spark ignited by life’s shining prayer

Perhaps then it would have danced with hope

Instead of spreading ashes of despair

We need an answer

And I believe it’s beating at each chest

Until we let love in

Hate will gain more power and never need to rest