Oh holy flame,
burn ye on,
burn ye till
all is gone
and only the
bones and
the ashes
that were you
remain.
Oh holy flame,
full of the fire
and the passion
of life,
you could burn
slowly
and make
this mortal flesh
last
so that
your flame
is only just
visible
with a soft
incandescent stir.
But instead you
wind it up
and flood
the whole room
in vibrant glory.
Oh holy flame,
burn ye ever,
ever onwards,
lighting fully
with all that you
are
and can ever
hope to be.
13/9/2015