The Perspective of a Halloween Candle....

Bright, orange, white, flicker.....
Two black eyes, one dark mouth viewed,
I'm the flame inside

They trim the flesh out
Stubby children's hands; entrails
I'm the flame inside

My face-like windows
My removable roof-top
I'm the flame inside
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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December 21, 2015 at 4:19 PM
Jim I like this. :) **SKAT**
Richards Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Unique and orginal ! I loved this one!! :)
Roberts Avatar
September 6, 2010 at 7:55 PM
love it, good luck in the contest
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