Embers can stain the flesh

Bursting sparks

Into the night sky

Bonfire just as warm 

closer it burns

Leaving charred remains 

Burning embers of faded heat

Hollowed heart

Smoke rising reaching searching

Coldness as the fire is

Distinguished

Yet you feel the burn on your skin

Not wanting more 

Yet the ashes linger

Eyes stinging from the haze

Of the past

Looking up 

As it rains

Kissed by the raindrops 

Eyes closed looking within

Hollowed heart filled

Washed away 

What remains

Is the burning embers

Of that smile 

As it returns from exile