Open? Burning at both ends leaves most of us open- so, yes, I agree with Seraphim, but it needs to be left that way. Any soul that feels as though it is being wasted on fruitless efforts will always feel left open; burning away. Great writing. Tender nerves must have been brought to the surface for this one...

I love the way you associated yourself with a candle...very beautifully written because it somehow reminds me how many ways a candle can be linked...nicely put.

Is it a scented candle? ;-) I like it.

I love poems that keep a theme all the way thorugh. Sometimes the whole beauty of the poem can be lost in emotional fluff. I love the theme. I love the way that you described it...Well done.

Good visualization although the end seemed a little open. Great little piece though. Keep writing. Blessings. ;-)

Very deep. Very nice work. Love your poems :)

Simply inspired! I love the way this was was written and the metaphor kicks ass.