The first candle

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Photograph I : Petra Cecilia Maria Hermans

The first candle

Evening falls, late in the night.

Afternoon does not give high tea.

I close my eyes

see my hands vowed

a small and decent smile.

I start, I ask myself

the last word and emphasis.

The keys are behind my curtains.

The last light is closed

a first candle blown away

my pair of glasses back,

on my table.

Petra Cecilia Maria Hermans

Europe, the Netherlands, Tilburg,

March 9, 2019

© 2019 Petra Hermans

Photograph II : The first candle in the morning

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