The Flame of the Soul

My flame is black, today
Hiding secrets, chasing dreams
Crouching silent, a lifeless form
Away from all that think they know
But this secret’s mine, and mine alone

Closer to revealing skin
Lies another, clothed in purple color
Lively, animated; joyful tears
A mix of feelings, just a mask, a dream
Keeping probing fingers from beneath

My tears, my pain, my lies, my guilt
Away from light, my hidden one
Smiles, laughter, living bright
Keeps black my secret, my hidden night