A Spark Inside

The shadows thickened around me. I felt a sudden warmth deep in my hollow belly. The candle inside flared to life. Orange light spilled from my carved eyes and jagged mouth, painting the raw wooden pillar beside me. I tilted slightly toward the metal can resting in the clutter to my left. The metallic rim caught my glow with an orange wink. I gave a low rumble. I am awake, and I am hungry.