17 Black out

Mains are gone, no power
a Black Out, candles we used like
yesteryear but still happening in 2013

Stayed off for one and a half our.
Enabling it back on twice,
valid for only 1 to 2 minutes.
Energy as we know it, lost,
needing candle light to keep reading.
Too many people not noticing, asleep already.
Everyone will find their clocks of tilt, only if
equipped with a battery, they'll still be on time.
Nice to know lights work when you flick the switch.