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26 October, 2026; for PENTASTITCH IT Poetry Contest => Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

candle

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Eyes in Fireglow

Twin embers
smouldered in their eyes
kindling love to bloom—
arousing yearning hearts to
harmonize

the quiver
of the candle flames
stilled for an instant—
but their love, once sparked and stirred,
improvised
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Roper Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Well done,John. In the stillness of the night candle reflects in their eye what the need
Anderson Avatar
October 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM
thanks very much. cheers and best wishes to you
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