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December 3, 2010
By Erryn SILVER, Bangor, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space "between the notes and curl my back to loneliness." ~Maya Angelou, Gather Together in My Name

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The wick on my candle is growing short
The light around me is growing dim
But I will wait
Even when the wick is out
The light is out
And I am blind
I will do anything
To be by your side

The wick is growing short
The light around me is growing dim
The wax is running down my hand
Though I promised to withstand
Forever and a day
I feel like I have to run away

The wick is growing short
The light is growing dim
The wax is running
Down my hand
My candle is out

© Elise S., Clarksville, MD

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