Kerosene

The first night I didn't love you
shook me. Hard.
I thought your faint glow
would forever paint the night just right.
Tonight your flame was just a flame.
Tonight your flame was annoying in its resilience,
seeming so eager to burn out.
Alec said it was bound to happen,
they could see the love was missing.
But I long to love you again!
I set the intention.
I will love you again.