Offering

Let me make of my life an offering.
Fragile though this flickering candle flame,
let it bring light,
let it bring warmth,
let it bring comfort.
Let it fearlessly illuminate
the dark corners of the night.
And when it is time,
Let it go out,
leaving no trace.

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This isn’t an absolutely fresh piece. I wrote it some time ago, but it’s probably among the ones I like best. Thought I’d share it today since I wanted to do something a little more special for the last day of the SOL challenge…