flicker

Tristan Robert Lange

flickering flame—
fading fast—
cannot outlast
the endless expanse
of nebulous night.
 
light—
no matter how bright—
cannot survive
scrutiny’s snuffer.
 
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, November 15, 2025.
 
Tittu
  • Author: Tristan Robert Lange (Online Online)
  • Published: November 15th, 2025 07:27
  • Comment from author about the poem: I’m now published in an anthology featuring authors from across the Poconos, PA. All proceeds benefit the Pocono Liars Club — a collective of authors and editors dedicated to supporting and mentoring local writers. Available in paperback and Kindle, please consider purchasing one and supporting a great cause. https://a.co/d/58uxM69
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