A Fool's Game Poem by jane solanrobertson

Imagine that I am a candle-
Look into my flame:
Although my beauty tempts you
To me it's just a game.

I flicker and flutter
And spellbound, you gaze
And you imagine my brightness
Will forever light your days.

You flounder in the darkness
And smile when I show you the way
But just when you start to tread safely
Beware- for I shall not stay.

You hope for my brilliance always
But to me it's just a game:
One cold, dark night I'll steal away
Forever- for Love's my name.