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THE DROWNING

Softly burns the candle
Bleeding a subtle bright
With a shortening wick
And a flickering light
Molten wax deluge
The flame dies
Drowned in its own life blood

by Jemia
Written by missjem56 (Jemia de Blondeville)
Published | Edited 7th Aug 2024
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