Dark now

One last thought

A small candle should be lit

Thus providing light ‘til midnight

Yes, it shall provide warmth until the 24th hour.

Light now

I’ll leave it to melt

Slink to the base of its heavy plate

Hot wax sliding off the thick edges

‘Til midnight.

Light now

Wax lasts but a few hours So I shall let it burn Spilling its slippery smoke As I slumber by its side ‘Til midnight

Light now

The candle burns

Magnificent in the dark of the night Shedding its longed for, Desired light ‘Til midnight. Dark again midnight