be-lightedly

arqios

being an unlit candle
an unlit match stick
will surely not suffice
neither the twain shall meet
unless you strike one
the other remains and
unless the lit shall kiss it
the other still abides


 

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  • sorenbarrett

    Criptic this is a metaphor so applicable to many things from romance to work not done, ideas never implimented, intentions left undone, words not spoken and life not lived. A masterpiece lit

    • arqios

      Many thanks Soren. That’s so gladdening to hear πŸ™πŸ»

    • Tony36

      Excellent

      • arqios

        Thanks Tony πŸ™πŸ»

        • Tony36

          You're welcome

        • orchidee

          Good write A.

          • arqios

            Cheers Steve! Hey Fido!

          • Thomas W Case

            Excellent work.

            • arqios

              Thanks Thomas πŸ™πŸ»



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