Flicker

 Flicker...

The candle wanes down down down

I drew comfort from the light, but now it is ending

What will I do without its light?

Flicker...

I walk down a path lit by its rays

What will become of me, when the candle is no more

Will I lose my way in the dark?

Flicker...

I watch as the candle takes its last gasp 

Takes its last courageous breath, and then no more.

And, at first all I can see is nothing.

Flicker...

Then, eyes adjust to a mystical miracle

All about me I see celestial lighting, guiding symmetry

Stars above and moonlit echo from below.

Flicker...

It has been here all the time

Every night I walked without, blinded by candlelight

And, now, I finally can see.