WHILE IT BURNS by Nicholas Stephens

For a star you stood in the shadows for quite some time.

Never realized you too had a flame inside.

Why not return to the roots of the wild fire that gave its own light?

Why stand in the shadows and resist the day to be apart of the night?

You plunged your world into sorrow, darkness and fear.

Why not let the light shine while the day is still clear?

And why not beam while the flames still appear?

Why let the candle burn only just to die?

And why not release yourself of the knot you once tied?

Why not release your talent and put it on display?

Why hide in the shadows of insecurity and dismay?

Why not write while there's ink in the pen ?

Why not dance while the bones have strength?

Why not sing while your voice is still prime?

Why not showcase your talent whilst we have time?

For when the earth dries up in disaster, famine and drought

Not only will the moon hide its face, but also will the sun burn out

And when the earth becomes deserted, barren and cold,

All words not said, will be forever left untold.