Candlelit Goodbye

Who will blow out this candle

in my absence?

I’m sorry; I never meant

to walk away

while you’re trapped in this weight.

I left this flame

to burn its softest scent

for a goodbye that glows as long as you wish.

But, when you do decide

to execute its soft glow,

I, too will be gone-

departing with the smoke.

Oh, please do not wallow; place the lid back on

and save me for another day-

one where you need me the most.