Candle

With the wick fired up

And the flame lighted up

The melting wax dripped down the side

A drop spilled on her hand

And with a gasp she threw it aside

Near the curtains did it land

It took her a moment to realize

But she would just stand

Staring at the flames rising up

Flaring, the room it spanned

Charring her freshly painted pink walls

The flame had surrounded her in a band.

She suddenly heard his loud calls

She felt him hurriedly grasp her hand

Fire spread to engulf her up

And fainting on his arms did she land

With a startle she woke up

Looked at the candle burning in it's stand

Smiled and lit up

She had her escape all planned.