Warmth Within Words

Warmth Within Words

Deep inside the candlelight
It flickers within flame
The sudden glow I feel inside
As letters spell my name

I wonder, why did I
Get named such a thing
As K-r-i-s-t-i
The name is a bee sting

I wish I could have named myself
Instead of mom and dad
Then I think of other subjects
Like parents I wish I had

Then I think about my friends
How could they like me?
Looking in the mirror
I don't like what I see

I see this girl that needs some help
Who's inside that mirror?
She doesn't know herself
How can you describe her?

My memory whispers,
She's a poet... an artist, a singer
Just writes, draws, and sings
To get rid of the hurt

Sometimes, some days
I wish it wouldn't say
All these negative things
That get in the way

I close my eyes,
And let out my breath
I want to sigh
So I'll get some rest

Looking at my paper
Once a slate wiped clean
Now written, like magic
Is what inspires me