Torch

I think because my light seems endless
People don't realise
That I only have so much of myself
To give
And when that light is running dim
It takes my
             whole
             soul's
             energy
To recharge
        refill
            reignite
So I can burn a moment longer
Shine a sparkle brighter
Illuminate the way
        a little distance further
To always give them
     just     one    more     joule.

And because there is always another person
who will need me next, tomorrow or thereafter
I will never let my torch fall dark.
So sometimes
in order to love everyone,
To keep my reserves bright enough
for everyone else,
I burn myself
Into the shadows.
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