In the golden glow streaming in from the rafters, I feel glittering magic descend.<\/p>\n
In times of trouble golden hues lay a blanket of calm over me.<\/p>\n
Dark tunnels lit by glowing torches, holding my breath until I reach the next fire.<\/p>\n
Cold air fills my lungs, my stomach aches, the candle beside me dances.<\/p>\n
Dirt underneath my fingernails I try to scream, no sound, but the lighter beside me holds me.<\/p>\n
Cobblestone walls and an aging wood ceiling sway with the flames.<\/p>\n
Old lightbulbs, spheres of cracked glass, dark orange filament twisting together like two rival serpents.<\/p>\n
My eyes can rest, no strain, I am warm, safe.<\/p>\n
Comfort, I find comfort in the golden light.<\/p>\n
Antique lampposts in the park, flickering in a non-threatening way.<\/p>\n
The beam of a dull flashlight, batteries clunking around loosely.<\/p>\n
Strike a match and feels the fear ease, no longer in the dark.<\/p>\n
Forget rose-colored glasses and painting the town red, forget the blues and feeling green.<\/p>\n
I’m following the golden flicker.<\/p>\n
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