I hold close to me the flame we lit

As all those years passed apart

As the winds of life did blow

My love became like glass wrapped round it

And I carefully protected the sacred glow

Though we’ve set ourselves free to wander

I know that the light of our love

It was far too dear to squander

Lost in a world of shadowy darkness

I’ve lost my way, lost my senses

Been hollowed by the starkness

Still the light of what once was dances bright

Illuminating dreams and remembering

That such a beautiful prize is worth the fight

So do not begrudge me this old flame

With it I remember what it can be to fully love

Tenderly, peacefully, and passionately untame