The Candle

20 Oct 2016 | by Curt Gardner

'The Candle' by Curt Gardner

'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.

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.

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