happy birthday, but don't be so quick to blow out your candles.

the candles cradle brief,

the last moment left of your year-
[it's gone but given much,]

treasure pasts,
presents,
& the future.

A contest entry

Quickie Now #50 by amaranthine lover. 1065 points, ended August 23, 18 entries
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amaranthine lover
August 23
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Nicely summed up about how I was feeling!
luvdrkchocolate
August 12

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What a great way to think of the candles on your cake! I never think about that. I think about how old I'm starting to feel. So did your birthday just happen? Happy birthday girl!!! Here's to another year of great poetry from you!
- deadcolor dreams
  August 12
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  Nope. My birthday is in October, but I'll read this message again in October. hehe
- - luvdrkchocolate
    August 12
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    You're so silly!
Noir mariposa...x
August 8

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I do quite like this :]
Very short and sweet like MJ said, but I think that gives it that extra punch

Good luck :]
Claire x

[and sorry for lack of clappies, I'm outta points again >.<]
MJ Donnelly
August 8
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Short and sweet.

Nicely penned Lindsay.

All the best.