a burning candle
with both sides lit
on the one hand
the passion
the drive
and on the other
self destruction
and distaste
which one reaches the center first?
are they both at equilibrium
burning at the same time?
the end result is the same
a wick too small to revive
wax melting too quickly
and a light that only shines
for a glimpse of a moment.
better warm up near it
before it’s gone.