Flicker
I cut open my chest and laid it bare
for all to see.
A blanket of darkness
resting within
caught most of the attention
followed by a lump of acidic regret
underneath it.
Then a smell of subtle peacefulness
rose from the open encasement
which reminded you
of the flickering flame
hidden in there
making all else visible to the eye.
Copyright © Hloni Mahlaba | Year Posted 2022
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