Dancing

Like a moth to the flame
dancing within the light
feeling the heat
unable to turn away
mesmerized by the glow
flickering out of my grasp
reaching straining to touch
to feel for a moment
the warmth promised
in the light.
Flying too close
I dance within the heat.
Briefly feeling the wonder
the joy and then pain.
Startled by the sensations
blinded within the fire.
silent screams
unfulfilled dreams
the flame burns on.