to be an unlit candle
an unlit match
will surely not be enough
neither of the two shall meet
if you do not strike one
the other remains and
if the lit one shall not kiss it
the other is still there

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being an unlit candle
an unlit match stick
will surely not suffice
neither the twain shall meet
unless you strike one
the other remains and
unless the lit shall kiss it
the other still abides