A Path Lit by Candle

I have a bulb worth 40 watts,
Paralyzed with light,
Dim by any neon standard,
Stark against my candle.

I watch my hardy flame
sway in the quiescent air,
Capturing a passing flutter,
Dancing with each transient flicker,
Tuned by every muted string,
Vibrant as a quiver.
Me! Choose me! I can do it!
I have a golden arrow,
and I'll tie it with a string.

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Conservency Garden Fountain Candle, October 2010

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