A Chunk of Charcoal:

“As if it knows its purpose,
charcoal burns on and on
once its body catches fire.

I refused to grasp the lesson
Though I ate hot soup and rice each day,
for I was afraid that after loving
with all of my being, I’d be left alone—
just a lump of ash.

So far, I’ve never become charcoal for anyone.”
( Ahn Do-Hyun lines 9-17)