Burning Time

We celebrate each year that passes
some alone, some with the masses.

While life burns slowly, as candles do
our tightest grasp it passes through.

Ever at mercy to the wind of time
our candle shortens as we reach our prime.

Blaze burning wick 'till nothing remains
our lives wrap up, ending the flame.

Written For: "EXPRESS IT IN EIGHT"  9/6/21 and "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)"  Week 14
"Eight" Prompts Used: candle, wrap, celebrate, time
"PPC" week 14 Prompt: TIME -Write a poem inspired by time.
         Seconds, minutes, hours, etc. Or even its value, wasting time, buying time, etc.
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