The aroma
from a red
apple crisp candle
lit with
a translucent,
amber fire stick.
Finds a smooth
thumb surface
to flick upon
it’s jagged edges,
catching the
white waxed wick
to transform
and arise into a
yellow orange
red flame,
that peaks
then dances.
Giving off heat
naturally.
Glowing above one
round shallow
marble holder.
Precisely placed
on layers of
kitchen tablecloths.
all manifestations
of the mind.