Candle

The room is dark
seemingly empty.
there is twitching
enchanting light.

purposely positioned
on the only object
visible in this room

centered.
it jumps
glides
pours itself
over the edges

cascading light
weaved
into the darkness.

shadows jump
dart
and pulse
about the room.
running
and hiding

each twitch
reveals
and hides
parts of this room

a literal struggle.
light
dark

war is waged
for sight
and blindness

between
illumination
and shadows.