Inklings 2021

IN THE CANDLELIGHT Connor Munroe Pastels dimly glow above the tablecloth Wavering, flickering, diminishing… Shaken by internal wind, they dance tenderly Small flames bring about my sophisticated lady Though they burn softly, they luminate her perfectly. It’s the nearness of her smile An angel’s proximity Warming eyes incubate the shadows Like some scene from 1:19 I yearn to stay forever Why are timeless moments only temporary? For who knew what I would find In your soft hue For who could evaluate my eyesight, In the candlelight 27