A Candle

A candle left
lighting through the dark,

lighting in our land, dearly it mourns you.
A candle left

as it lies by your body, seduced by your ode
futile to tame it's light

solid, illumes the crossed fingers 
entwined.



date: 11/3/2012
craig cornish contest: Loss
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
July 13, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.-
A   Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 1:46 AM
LOVELY IMAGERY
A  Avatar
November 30, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Johan, Enjoyed reading.... LUV **SKAT**
Tsiluma Avatar
November 10, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Very well written Johan! The image of the candle solidifies the theme of loss. Nice!
Poet Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 5:16 PM
thanks vicky ;)
Palmer Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM
yes it is Anne,great write Johan,best wishes in the contest
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November 8, 2012 at 5:04 PM
thanks ;)
Andresen Avatar
November 3, 2012 at 4:47 PM
A deep poem Johan . - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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November 5, 2012 at 6:02 PM
thank you, have a nice day :)
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