starting out life with flash
a burning flame
that must leave a mark
sometimes faltering then
standing tall
giving a glance that's meant
to enthrall
dancing and basking in her
own glow
using her life's blood which
begins to flow
dripping with charm
which runs down like tears
uttering clueless of the finale
that's near
feeding and drinking
in the fresh air
continuing to burn
gleefully consuming the last
of her fuel
til the core of her soul
turns black and cool