Ooh!!
It didn’t light
Didn’t burn
I should try again
I need to try again.
I have to.
I will.
Match gets struck
Flames ablaze
Flame to wick
But wick don’t catch flame.
Flame goes out.
I hold to try again.
I need to try again.
I have to.
I will.
Face and eyes set to focus.
Hands holds match to strike
But wait!
There is something slowly burning
Smoldering, but giving a little light.
Lips curved in a smile
Determined, knowing it will work this time.
No need to agonize.
The flame of match
To wick that sparks
And just like that!
A candle is lighting up the dark.