Strike the match;
light that candle;
defeat the dark.
Spark. Sputter.
That tiny wick
won’t brighten
anyone’s despair.
Little wicks are a waste of wax.
Candle melt-down.
Find a wick you can trim
For light that won’t dim.
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Shawn Bird is an author, poet, and educator in the beautiful Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. She is a proud member of Rotary.
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