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THE BURNING CANDLE

The candle burns, and so does the moth.

For those who love

shall be consumed by love.

The flame swings,

and so does the moth.

For those who desire to swing

drowns in the flame...

__ Zainab Siddiqui

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Published: Mar 10
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Tags: #love #sufism #intensity #attraction #flame #dance #candle #desire #reflections #zainabsiddiqui

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