darkness

the candle glows behind me,
lighting me up in a shadow against the wall.
it is the only light in this room,
and i use it to make myself feel larger,
by moving toward the flame,
seeing the darkness take over more of the room.
that darkness is me,
the light only visible outside my edges.
i stare at the wall
opposite the candle.
my shadow twitches with the flicker of the flame.
i remain steady,
and bring darkness
to this room.