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I Wanna Be the Melting Candle to your Flame

I just wanna share this to you if you are fire, then let me be the candle that metls willingly beneath your warmth. let me become soft in your presence, unafraid of disappearing slowly if it means i get to illuminate your nights beside you. i want to love you the way wax loves a flame, quietly... read more

Was recently talking to someone about poetry, and I sent them this picture. I thought posting these three poems here would be fitting.

Life without knowledge

I wrote this poem some years back. Decided to give it some visual treatment.

Your love is like poison

You charm and dazzle your way into my heart But never realise the spark, the flame that grew within Was inspired by your words, your love, you lies Your cruelty is limitless, and disguised with a smile Feeding upon my innocent empathy, and kindness Like a feral beast that never knew true... read more

between flashes

by: kayleigh macleod (me) have you ever wondered what it is to be a lightning bug? their brilliance brings beauty. most see the glow & in a blink carry on their way. some stop to watch them twinkle but when the dark reclaims their radiance they too walk away. lack of light does not cancel... read more

The winner takes it all

So the winner takes it all, While the loser learns to fall, Throw the dice, cold as ice, Fate was never kind or nice. Crowns are made from sleepless nights, From silent tears and endless fights, And somewhere in the roaring game, Love and loss still burn the same. Way down here, someone... read more