the candle

the candle, solid
and white,
a hint of false
vanilla,
burns
to one side. filling the dish
with wax.
there is an unevenness
to the burn,
despite
being set flat
upon the table.
no wind
moves the flame.
just a steady hot drip
until a side
is gone.
it was a mistake
to light it in the first
place
where it rested
for so long,
some loves
are best left alone.