Three Flames

She stands alone before the Night
Three flames before her glowing bright

In the depths of her heart and soul the flames meanings dwell
Meanings that somewhere inside she knows all too well

The first flame burning fast and bright
Dying within its own failing light

The second flame veiled in its own smoke and dust
Meanings leaving all to the repeating cycle of live die and rust

The third flame burns slow with warmth to share
Soft and caring scents from it fills the air

Her fingers touch the flames one by one
First cold and dying embers faded till there are none

Her heart circles the flames feeling the strain
The second burning still shouded in dust and sparks that hold pain

Her soul flies to the flames so true
Warmth of life and love renewed

She stands alone before the Night
Three flames before her glowing bright