Day 2: Write a poem

Well, here you go:  I decided to write a sonnet.

Fame, erratic as the candle’s flicker,
Pales in complexion as the time does pass.
From within, the heat emits much quicker
Than merits often have time to amass.
The blanket warmth of the flame does deceive,
And oft’ the customary dance must rest.
With fiery tongues, inconstant, do conceive
Aggressive words, collect the smoke-filled guest.
But the changing winds cannot oppress the light
Nor dampen the mood of what has been won.
Remaining calm and keeping hope in sight,
Your greatness shines like the eternal sun.
The golden dawn becomes dusk in a beat,
As men avoid the pains of their defeat.

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Check back: I will be doing the 28 Day Writing Challenge every day in February.