Ash

Once you looked at me and saw something you hadn't seen before.
I watched it register across your face.
Understanding, COMPASSION, Flight of truly embracing my character.

Suddenly you could feel why I was in such pain.
Your breath caught in your throat and you stared at me like you were seeing me for the first time, something finally clicked.
It was closer to the last.

Your anger and passion melted into a wimper that swept me into your arms so tight you would never release me.
That's what you were afraid of.Not being able to let go. No Doubt in my mind.
You ran the other direction, sure that the knots tied between us would only melt if you burned them. And you did. Nothing left for me but ash between my fingertips.