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REKINDLED FLAME (a villanelle)
The desire burnt out at the stake, To die alone when the night bell rung, Rises from the ashes for love's sake. Missed his foot at the brink of the lake, Fell in flat to come out wet and wrong, The desire burnt out at the stake. Chapter was closed, made into a rake, A new episode for a numb tongue Rises from the ashes for love's sake. How he made his sharp but soft words break Her heart to learn singing all night long The desire burnt out at the stake. Trusting in death was bitter to take, And so does remnants of a dead song Rises from the ashes for love's sake. And without a breath, they both awake To lead the lyrics and hum along, The desire burnt out at the stake Rises from the ashes for love's sake.