Not Quite Burnt Out
John G. Young, M.D.
My love is but
an ember in the
ash heap of our lives.
The flame that burned
with optimism long ago
is now but a weak glow
in the pile
of unfortunate circumstances.
Tears of sorrow and weariness
have dampened the hope
that once burned brightly.
Let us rekindle that fire.
Remember so that ember
will not burn out.