Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

A Single Candle

Coping with a prognosis,
for some seems difficult,
but a flicker of hope
lingers in my heart.

Viewing death as devastating
is tantamount to snuffing
the inner candle,
a prelude to heaven’s glorious light.

Even as pain encumbers our abilities,
muddling our sense of reason,
bask in the glow of optimism
that earthly life is but a passage.

Through the tunnel we see a beam
that resonates through our souls.
A single candle illuminates
the path to eternal salvation.

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Carol Sunshine Brown September 25, 2011 at 5:20 PM Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "By Candle Light" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Joyce Johnson September 24, 2011 at 10:19 PM This is beautiful but so sad. Congratulations Carolyn. Love, Joyce

Joe Maverick September 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM Inspiring write Carolyn, i am heartened by your example as you deal with this great challenge:)

Jslambert Mister Roboto September 21, 2011 at 6:40 PM The one thing we all gotta do is "check out" one day. good message of hope C.D.!

Jack Horne September 21, 2011 at 4:56 PM Indeed, you must never lose hope, love - beautifully written piece, as always

Steven Cooke September 21, 2011 at 6:30 AM a beautiful write, rare to find such words, only the soul can find these. indeed a very beautiful poem.

James Peranteau September 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM Keep the "candle" burning dear ! I'm glad to see, under the stress, you are still writing Carolyn....have a blessed week love. much love, james

Russell Sivey September 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM I'm honored to have read such a powerful write! This poem is so intrinsically fabulous, filled with hope for the tenderhearted! I loved your work of art Carolyn! Lovely poem!!

Audrey Haick September 20, 2011 at 8:06 PM Dearest Carolyn, even so..with all the noise around you, there is always hope for the best and God's children will always have the best! That's the bottom line, girl. So keep that candle lit. By the way, this is a great entry for Paula's contest! Best wishes in all and will talk with you soon. Love, Annalise

Charlotte Jade Puddifoot September 20, 2011 at 7:07 PM fantastic take on the contest theme carolyn, I would never have thought of that, best of luck :-)