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September 3, 2019August 31, 2019 Elinor Austin

Burning

By Elinor Austin

Burning

 A guttering candle, 
 I burned my hope for a trail of smoke 
 To lead you to my flame.
 You did not notice,
 Or you did not care.
 I grew tired.
 A glowing star, I burn
 Only for myself now.

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