A brilliant piece. So few words, but so effective.

Carefully, I take out the last match.
I’m not sure if it wants to burn,
but isn’t that its purpose?
The agonizing snap of its body in half
just before the grand finale,
lights up my darkness better than any fire could.
A Light In The Dark
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John Hansen PAL
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Jul 12, 2024
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A brilliant piece. So few words, but so effective.
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Written by John Hansen PAL
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Freelancer, short fiction writer, and award-winning poet who loves experimenting with different styles and genres. Writing is in my soul and it won't leave!
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