Twelve Miles of Two Lanes: As Midnight Approaches

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

As Midnight Approaches

As midnight approaches, an apple-green candle nests in crystal, and a flame-spirit dances on its head. When we make eye contact, I feel an electric shock; but you look away before I can smile. The flame eats away at the candle, leaving a void at its heart. When you stand near me, I smell Port wine... Sign in to see full entry.

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