Match
by John Tustin


I’m full of gas
with no ignition.

I’m kindling
without spark.

I’m a nucleus
lacking fission.

I’m a lonely can of kerosene
in the dark.

And there you sit
on the other side
of life

looking like
two vigorous amorous
rubbing sticks;

a bolt of lightning;

a match.






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