Small Candle

is one small candle enough against the darkness
can one faint light change anything
will one small candle not be engulfed 
blown out by the wind
snuffed out in an ocean of black

can I keep the flame going
sheltered, protected 
safe, secure 
the synonyms go on
but I don’t know if I can
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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November 23, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Sean. Will be back another day to read more. Love, Carol
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