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
Sharp Little Pencil 
Sara v
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 🙂
Lance
that last stanza is cash money
amazing flow and delivery my dear.
brian miller
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….
Diane Turner
Brilliant! No more words necessary.
Debbie
Love you!
ManicDdaily
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.
vivinfrance
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!
Roger Green
Amy – on the other hand, you are always ablaze!
Michelle Wallace
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… )
Sherry Blue Sky
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.
El Guapo
Ode to a candle? Or a lightbulb?
Either way, brilliant as always!
Scriptor Senex
Super imagery as always.
Richard King Perkins II
This is an excellent personification. Well done.
Misky
Inspired, my very bright friend! 🙂