extinguish me between your fingers
put me out.
switch me off.
i don't want to be your fire
if all i do is burn.
charred skin and
smoke in your eyes -
a lasting impression.
drown me in a silent sleep.
A contest entry
- Teach Me to Wear Fire by Heart Sutra.
1000 points, ended December 1, 2008, 28 entries
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Comments
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This is subtle and to the point in an abstract way. It has a particular charm to it. Thank you for sharing your work with the contest.



