Candle

Strike a match 
that distracts 
but dictates
a reflective gaze.
Eyes, witness 
something profound
as the candle melts
pooling, cooling
until the wick
is no longer sustained.
Its flame flickers
then fades.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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August 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM
I enjoyed this on many different levels.
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