I am writing in my blue book for you
secrets I’ve kept all along
terms of negotiable contact
I am a hider, a silent stepper
I spend all the days
knowing the contents of your thoughts
and his and hers, and hers
because it’s easier to blame

just like everybody does

every time I remember your name
I carve it into the wax
but it always melts, you know

8 Responses to “I can’t seem to help myself from burning things”

  1. Mark Says:

    This is terrific. I especially like “negotiable contact.”

    - Mark

  2. Cinnette Wilder Says:

    thanks Mark.


  3. Oh excellent, I can relate and yes the wax always does melt…

  4. Cinnette Says:

    thanks Crafty, and yes…it does.

  5. Sara Says:

    Love the tone of this poem. It makes me want to read more of your work.

  6. Cinnette Says:

    thank you for stopping in Sara. I appreciate your comments here.

  7. Sara Says:

    Happy New Years!

    From Poets Who Blog.

  8. Sara Says:

    Fantastic. Love the title especially.

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