Afzal Nusker Poet Concrete

Burning Candle

I
                am a   
              candle
            made of     
           wax. I may   
          appear to be      
          soft and fragile.
          My body shaped     
           so perfectly with a
            sheen on my skin.   
              But believe me, I
               have much more
                to offer. No less
                   than a knight,
                      an intense
                        warrior
                            by
                             !
                        ..heart..
                      ~I have a~
                   fiery spirit that
             spreads the light of joy.
             I can kindle hope into....
             fearful hearts by quelling
             the horrors of darkness.
             No matter how strong is
             the winds of misery that
             ....tries to fade me away.
             I flicker  high with  all my
             flaming strength.  More I
             keep emitting my soulful
             light, my body melts into
             a pool of nothingness....
             drop by drop. But I don't
             care, because I'm born to 
             fight for the right till I die.
             Light against  darkness is
             ....the battle,  I strive for.
             So be the  glorious death
             of martyrdom,  I wish for.
             Color, shape, size and my
             brand does not makes me
             worthy  for  this  world....
             but what I do, I stand for
             makes me worthy enough. 
             I burn and burn and burn.
             Passionately burning with
             ....compassion for others
             to serve my only purpose.
       And when I 'm done, there will be
   others in my place to keep the mission
going on. Victory of light against darkness.


Date : 12/27/2016

Note : For the contest (Concrete Crush) by FJ Thomas.
          *Placed Fifth*

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Speaks Volumes August 31, 2022 at 3:40 AM This is a masterpiece. Likening a candle to warrior conquering darkness with its ever powerful flame of light. Truly a beautiful poem. It exudes inspiration, knowing that when its work is done there will come others to carry on. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Afzal Nusker August 31, 2022 at 6:18 AM Thanks a lot, Wendy.

Line Gauthier October 28, 2017 at 10:43 AM BEAUTIFUL awesome poem with powerful emotions. Afzal Nusker October 28, 2017 at 11:48 PM Thank you very much, Line.

Kathleen Kroll June 19, 2017 at 8:52 AM This is such a beautiful metaphor for life snd the shape adds to the majesty. I love the last lines which give much needed hope. I'm so glad to have found your poetry. Best, Kathy Afzal Nusker June 20, 2017 at 4:12 AM Thank you very much, Kathy.

Shilpa Chaganti February 10, 2017 at 6:08 PM Truly heart touching and inspiring... Also loved the shape.. :) Hearty congratulations on your well deserved win, Afzal.. Afzal Nusker February 11, 2017 at 12:24 AM Thank you very much, Shilpa.

Paul Callus February 5, 2017 at 3:50 PM I had no doubt this would do well in the contest, Afzal! Congratulations on a truly merited win. // paul Afzal Nusker February 5, 2017 at 10:13 PM Thank you for such kind words, Paul.

Jan Allison February 5, 2017 at 1:27 PM Beautifully formatted Afzal congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Afzal Nusker February 5, 2017 at 10:14 PM Thank you, Jan.

Sandra Haight February 3, 2017 at 9:25 PM I knew this poem would be on this short list of winners, Afzal! Back to congratulate you on your fine placement. Sandra Afzal Nusker February 3, 2017 at 9:56 PM Thank you so much, Sandra.

Sunita U.D Palawon February 3, 2017 at 5:32 PM Absolutely fantastic! WOW WOW WOW! Congrats. :) Afzal Nusker February 3, 2017 at 9:55 PM Thank you so much, Sunita.

Eve Roper February 3, 2017 at 4:14 PM Back to congratulate you, Afzal. Hugs Afzal Nusker February 3, 2017 at 9:54 PM Thank you, Eve.

Sandra Haight January 15, 2017 at 7:36 PM Oh, what an amazing Concrete poem, Afzal, both visually and meaningfully! Well done. Looks like a winner to me! Best wishes. Sandra Afzal Nusker January 15, 2017 at 9:29 PM Thank you very much, Sandra.

John Hamilton January 11, 2017 at 3:36 PM Wonderful poem, visual and content, should do well in the contest. Afzal Nusker January 11, 2017 at 9:57 PM Thank you very much, John.

Janis Medders Tobechi January 8, 2017 at 12:27 PM This is great Afzal. I can't figure out shape poems but this looks like a winner. A 7 for me. Good luck. Afzal Nusker January 9, 2017 at 7:09 AM Thank you so much, Janis.

Constance La France January 6, 2017 at 9:03 AM Afzal, excellent concrete poem, not only the shape but your words, really quite outstanding, well done ~ Afzal Nusker January 7, 2017 at 6:35 AM Thank you very much, B.W.

Paul Callus January 5, 2017 at 1:14 PM Excellent, Afzal! The content is great, and the shape beautiful in its apparent simplicity....I can tell that much work went into this. A top winner, in my eyes. Regards // paul Afzal Nusker January 5, 2017 at 9:25 PM Thank you very much, Paul.

Eve Roper January 3, 2017 at 4:30 PM Oh, Wow!!! Afzal, great shape, and fabulous message with your poem a winner already & a favorite :) Hugs Eve Afzal Nusker January 3, 2017 at 9:09 PM Eve, thank you very much for being so kind & gracious:~) Huggss...Afzal

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 3, 2017 at 3:43 PM Wow! Great poem, Afzal. The form and the message is outstanding. Beautiful image of light to match the beautiful soulful words. A7 poem no doubt. Love it. Love always, my brother warrior for right. Romantic Warrior Afzal Nusker January 3, 2017 at 9:07 PM Thank you very much for your visit and such kind words, Freddie.

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2017 at 4:21 PM this is one of the better ones I have seen. It is obvious you put a lot of thought and work into crafting this one with its great message for the new year, Afzal. Wonderful. Afzal Nusker January 2, 2017 at 10:21 PM Thank you very much for your thoughtful words, Andrea.

Joanna Daniel December 28, 2016 at 11:54 PM This one is amazing, Afzal:) a 10 from me:) a winner in my eyes:) shine on:) Afzal Nusker December 29, 2016 at 12:17 AM Thank you very much, my dear friend, Jo.

Tim Smith December 27, 2016 at 2:29 PM Wonderful visual you created here. Afzal Nusker December 27, 2016 at 11:46 PM Thank you, Tim.