The Blackout

the lights flicker
power goes out 
 a candle now burns 
 as I sit on the couch 
 so romantic 
  we sit and cuddle
everything perfect 
magic of the dark  
 over in an instant 
  the lights on with a start
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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