21 candles

Chocolate kisses from tarnished dreams, 

With her unfulfilled wishes, her silence screams. 

She blows twenty-one unlit candles,

Of twenty-one forgotten monuments.

Her phoenix-ical moment, 

Wasted with regret. 

She flicks the candle wick,

And her fingers burned with invisible fire,

Adding fuel to the open flame

That began to burn inside. 

She breathes a silent prayer; and

She wished herself a happy birthday.

 

All the while waiting, 

For the unlit candle to melt away. 

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A interesting poem. You create visions of girl in thoughts and wonder. I liked how you used the unlit candles. Make the poem strong and clear. Thank you Carissa for sharing your excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Carissa Marie]

Thank you for your kind words. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.

[Pantatocat]

Ooh ang ganda po nang poem mo :) I really like your poem style!

[Carissa Marie]

Hello! Salamat! :))

[mattavelli]

Great write, Carissa. It's something everyone can relate to, though the regret is unknown.

[Carissa Marie]

Thank you. :)