Light a Candle

The forces of darkness, 
Rejoice in the night
But the blackest of  darkness 
Cannot dispel light.

The flame of one candle
Will diminish the gloom, 
And brighten the darkness
Of life's darkest room.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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