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Light Consumes Itself

Nette Onclaud
Light a Pensee
07/28/2026


Wax core
bleeding its heart
feeding flame with its own flesh
inside a cold, ungrateful room
slain, so the dark stays warm.

Copyright © Victoria D. | Year Posted 2026

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July 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Way to go with this winning entry. I am delighted to see it on the winners' list. Congratulations to you. Sara K

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 30, 2026 at 11:49 AM

- Light a candle for love, hope and peace ... congratulations on your win in the contest, Victoria :) - A lovely poem :) - hugs

Alison A Smith nee Howarth

July 28, 2026 at 10:28 PM

Very nice entrant in this contest. I now know how a candle feels inside an ungrateful room.

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