Flicker
They're small but they share a mighty warmth, sacrificing themselves to the light.
By Rachel DeemingPublished 21 days ago • Updated 19 days ago • 1 min read
Photo by David Monje on Unsplash
Flicker, flicker, still.
Mesmerising yellow burns.
Body melts beneath.
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Comments (9)
you made this candle feel like a ballerina. I love love it
I admire how much emotion and meaning you convey in such a brief format. Each word is carefully chosen to evoke both visual and emotional resonance.
This is beautiful, Rachel. "Mesmerizing yellow burns." I love it.
Well-wrought! "Flicker, flicker, still." A concept conveyed immediately in five syllables!
Brilliant, once again… a fresh perspective on the humble candle!
This is quite visceral. I actually felt pity for the candle!
Love the idea of sacrificing
Yes! Candles are fascinating, can look at them forever.
Oooh. Sacrificial feel yo this. Nice approach to the challenge, Deeming. (That founded like a teacher comment) (Deeming, my.offuce after class. )