Lights

Every time a light goes out
A new one is set aflame.

For every one that finishes,
A new player enters the game.

One shuts off and we fill with doubt:
"Was it really meant to be?"

But another on and our doubt diminishes:
"This is the light the world should see."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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