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Symbolic Flame

Crystal Sims

 

Wax from the Unity Candle

dripped, and oozed, and pooled.

The Flame twisted, sputtered, flickered with

breath from a hundred sighs, it reflected the

wet choking gasps, it shimmered with tears.

He smiled.

She smiled.

Those that watched smiled foolishly.

And I, I watched the candle burn.

My tears began to drip, and ooze, and pool.

The Flame had twisted, sputtered and flickered out.