Burnout
How could one who was
once so delightful, dancing,
brimming with cheer,
turn out such a burnout?
Was a time I was wickedly
comely; some said it was
a certain spark
that lit me from within
A blaze of glory,
my euphoric past…
Now I’m worn down,
perhaps a bit dimmer
Please give me a chance
to shed some light on
my matchless existence
until, used up, I
f
i
z
z
l
e
© 2013 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Haven’t planted in quite a while, but Poetic Bloomings asked for poems that personalize an inanimate object. I looked toward the first thing I saw for my inspiration… one of those old hippie candles with the psychedelic patterns! Also at my favorite point of light, Poets United. Peace, Amy
Jan 21, 2013 @ 16:22:04
Amy–A brilliant poem! I think we all have those days–I’ve heard you sing and read your poems, though–so know that flame is burning bright
Jan 21, 2013 @ 19:09:44
that last stanza is cash money
amazing flow and delivery my dear.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 21:18:55
really nice…you capture the mood and feel with the match…i would like to hope you dont fizze and burn out…though i guess it happens to us all eventually…this one feels a bit early though…and they realize it….
Jan 21, 2013 @ 22:36:17
Brilliant! No more words necessary.
Jan 21, 2013 @ 23:00:33
Love you!
Jan 21, 2013 @ 23:19:26
Amy – wonderful. I hope not autobiographical! You are a sharp little pencil, not a dim or blunt chewed-on pencil! It is very clever. I can relate well to the feelings of the narrator. k.
Jan 22, 2013 @ 01:19:51
I loved your poem and relieved that it was only a candle that was burning out. I felt you were writing about me, about to fizzle!
Jan 22, 2013 @ 04:51:41
Amy – on the other hand, you are always ablaze!
Jan 22, 2013 @ 06:29:07
Hey Amy!
Happy New Year!
I hope you are well and still going strong… unlike the candle in your poem. (Though I doubt that your fiery spirit will fizzle out anytime soon… )
Jan 22, 2013 @ 10:49:32
I relate to that candle – heck, I even LOOK like it, hee hee, in the neck area………I feel a lot like it does, like all of us do, some days……..but your fire, Amy, is always there, and lights our way.
Jan 22, 2013 @ 16:38:40
Ode to a candle? Or a lightbulb?
Either way, brilliant as always!
Jan 24, 2013 @ 11:09:28
Super imagery as always.
Jan 24, 2013 @ 11:38:34
This is an excellent personification. Well done.
Jan 25, 2013 @ 15:53:59
Inspired, my very bright friend!