Burn
by dan jones (05.15.02)

It looks like I've been thrown for a loop once again.
Come back now; I'm sorry. Forgive me my sins.
Erase what I've done so I can lift you up too.
Tell me who to be to be good enough for you.
Tell me how I've failed. Tell me what I did wrong.
You've seen that I've changed; you've seen me grow strong.
You've seen that I've seen what I needed to learn.
Now please don't put it out. Please just let it burn.
It has been there so long and has been through so much.
I've drowned it and smothered it, but it just won't give up.
You've told me before that I should just let it go.
And I've tried to, I promise, but still there's that glow.
And try as I may, just to be your good friend.
When I see you that flame springs up high once again.
And it dances when you look at me and when you smile it flies.
But like always, things won't work. And like always, it dies.
And like always, I tell myself next time I'll be stronger.
And next time this damn flame will be burning no longer.
And next time my armor will be my heart's shield.
And my heart will be safe there, where it is concealed.
But regardless of all my bold statements and claims.
Deep down, I've no doubt, I will still have those flames.
So I'm sorry that it happens and I'll give it my best.
To keep feelings of friendship, but discard all the rest.
But if sometimes it seems that my flame has not gone.
Be patient with me while I try to move on.
And please don't be angry if I can't get it right.
And please understand this flame puts up a fight.
Just gently remind me to go my own way.
And because I'll need strength, I will ask you to pray.
If you'll help me, I know that I can make it through.
I'll be strong on my own and be happy for you.