3rd hour
Object
12/9/10
The Dormant Candle
The festive colored candle sits with poise on the table where it remains unlit,
with a white wick, serving merely as a holiday decoration. A berry wreath palms the
candle, and a plaid ribbon embraces the rim. When the lid comes off the pungent smell
of pineapple and citrus envelops noses. It hopes that a match will strike and it will finally
show off its purpose. At last, standing up to the beauty and excitement of a glowing
candle. Then the utter disappointment of the lid closing on tight, rejects the candles
dream. The waxy, sponge looking surface squishes, and fingers of curious children leave
permanent indents. Air pockets, like craters collapse under the pressure of fingers. The
clear, glossy cylinder encases the mountain of wax. Smudged fingerprints littered on the
sides from curious guests. When the holiday season ends, it will be put in a box, until
next Christmas.
A candle can symbolize a family member, or close friend. They will always be
there, and when needed to light a pathway or act as guidance, just simply light their wick.
A candle starts out as wax, then given a scent, next a wick inserted. A decorative
bow or lid can then be added. Finally, placed on store shelves with a price much to high.
