The Matchbox


I opened a matchbox
and found a city
woven from shadows and desires.
People carried their lives,
fragile as unspoken sparks,
never suspecting
how my trembling hand
could ignite
their infinity in a single moment.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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August 7, 2025 at 5:11 AM
This piece (I love it), along with the few of yours that I have just read, and your blog which led me here… I must say, you are an incredibly elegant writer. Charmed, xomo
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August 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Sincere thanks! :)
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