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Open Poetry #48
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LorienLord
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since 2013-02-03
Posts 55
Wisconsin USA

0 posted 2013-03-15 07:20 AM



I watch as the flame
consumes the candle
seeing its resistance
melt slowly away,
flickering tongues
exposing the wick
which never wanted
to be seen naked
in the light.

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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
1 posted 2013-03-15 07:41 AM


Nice airy, zen-like offering this morning, Lorien, I quite enjoyed it.

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Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725
California
2 posted 2013-03-15 11:39 AM


A very thought warming meditation. Enjoyed!
Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California
3 posted 2013-03-15 03:23 PM


Love yor short. to the point, stale of writing. Great title.
                           Ida

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