Frail Flame

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the tiny tongue 

             of a candleflame 

                            can be at its brightest

 

 

             only when the deep, 

                            all-engulfing night 

                                               is at its darkest!

 

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 1, 2011 at 11:33 PM
ohwoooh, nikks... your graceful imagery beguiiles me... how inspiring the way your candle glows! wala akong masabi! :) huggs, nette
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