'The white candle, living in an old box under the stairs, is brought out, dusted, lit and placed on the floor.' Photo: Mario Pineda / flickr CC.
The Candle
'The Candle' by Curt Gardner
by Curt Gardner
21st October 2016
It is dark outside and, I am on my own.
Preparations are in hand: The room is tidied, curtains drawn and the phones silenced.
The white candle, living in an old box under the stairs, is brought out, dusted, lit and placed on the floor.
Other lights are extinguished.
All gentle and meaningful acts.
