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By the Candle's Light

Sewing machine, long idle, gathered dust
next to a uniform lined with medals
She watched him shine them, he'd make such a fuss,
so thankful he'd returned from the battles
Eyes closed, giggling as she's swept in his arms 
she knows they'll be happy a good long while 
Him not being short on good looks or charms 
She knows at her end she'll still wear a smile.....

The war years seemed like only yesterday;
he looks at the coat and tarnished medal
Eyes closed, here she's laid many a birthday;
he could  never help her fight this battle 
A faint smile pon her lips; he understands 
...so many years he's prayed for just a spark
He sat and kissed her quickly cooling hands
The candle sputtered, spent, and all was dark


04/14/2018

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Jenish Somadas Date: 11/23/2019 6:52:00 AM The lines filled the vacant accurately.. Good one.. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 11/28/2019 6:06:00 PM Thank you Jenish. So very much :)

Elaine George Date: 5/2/2018 8:55:00 PM Great write FJ. Many congrats on your win. Sincerely, Elaine George Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/3/2018 1:28:00 PM Thank you very much Elaine.

Joyce Johnson Date: 5/2/2018 3:00:00 PM Congratulations. So well done. Joyce Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/3/2018 1:26:00 PM Hi Joyce! Thank you ma'am :)

Jan Allison Date: 5/2/2018 11:55:00 AM Dropping back to say many congratulations on your win in the contest:-) Such a moving piece my friend:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/3/2018 1:24:00 PM Thank you so much Jan :)

Eve Roper Date: 5/2/2018 11:51:00 AM Back with congratulations on your win sweet angel. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/3/2018 1:22:00 PM Thanks so much Eve ;*

Susan Gentry Date: 5/2/2018 10:18:00 AM Geeze! I didn't see that coming. Congratulations on your win with this sad sad poem. I was brought to tears. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/3/2018 1:21:00 PM Thank you very much Susan. You know when I wrote it it didn't make me sad; until my husband asked me to read it to him. Then it choked me up and he just shook his head at me lol

Line Gauthier Date: 5/2/2018 6:07:00 AM Congrats on your fine win, FJ. WELL DONE Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 5/2/2018 10:02:00 AM Thank you Line; and good morning :)

Carole Duet Date: 4/29/2018 2:22:00 AM This is really a wonderful poem, FJ. Reading it was like seeing one of those old war movies but the way you expressed the beauty and sadness while incorporating the requirements of this contest was really masterful. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/27/2018 8:28:00 AM My pleasure Flo. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/28/2018 2:14:00 PM ;^D

Richard Lamoureux Date: 4/25/2018 8:27:00 AM A moving piece Flo. I’m glad I stopped by to experience your artistry. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/25/2018 9:07:00 AM Thank you for such a warm compliment Rick :)

Rob Carmack Date: 4/24/2018 8:52:00 PM I like what you did with what you were given. I hope this places well. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/25/2018 9:06:00 AM Thank you much Rob. And good morning!

Patricia Leduc Date: 4/16/2018 5:33:00 PM Lovely story so many beautiful thoughts pulled together with love. ! :)) pat Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 5:52:00 PM Hi Pat :) Thank you so very much.

Joyce Johnson Date: 4/16/2018 2:40:00 PM Thank you for reading my poems and commenting. I have been a slacker here lately. I have been busy with other things. Hope you win with this poem. It is a winner. Joyce Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 4:23:00 PM Lol life takes priority! Thanks so much Joyce :)

Eve Roper Date: 4/16/2018 1:17:00 PM Excellent, Fj, luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 2:12:00 PM Hiya Eve! Thank you Lady ;)

James Marshall Goff Date: 4/16/2018 10:14:00 AM FJ...goodness....can really break me up, wiping tears away...great poem! Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 12:39:00 PM You always did get me Jim :) Thank you.

Eileen Manassian Date: 4/16/2018 5:17:00 AM Wow, FJ...what an intriguing story. There are battles or all sorts. I'm in the middle of one right now...but loved ones help...help isn't victory all the time. It's the presence of love and peace. Great write. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 8:45:00 AM So true my dearest Eilee. I wish so much I could be there to hug you.

Laura Leiser Date: 4/15/2018 1:31:00 PM You’ve expertly weaved an exceptional and engrossing story from the required lines, FJ! Thoroughly enjoyed this poetic piece! Good luck in the contest :) Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 8:43:00 AM Hey Laura! Thank you ma'am. I finally have a little bit of downtime today so I look forward to reading more of your poetry. ;)

Maria Williams Date: 4/15/2018 8:33:00 AM Such a beautiful, poignant and sad read FJ - such memories and you have captured the emotions in just a couple of verses. I'm going to FAVE this one. All the best in the contest. Maria xxx Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/16/2018 8:42:00 AM Wow thank you so much Maria! I could get used to your comments being the first ones I see in the morning lol!

Janice Canerdy Date: 4/15/2018 7:16:00 AM This one made me cry, FJ. Excellent! Janice Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/15/2018 7:24:00 AM While I'm glad I was able to touch you I'm sorry it made you cry. Thank you very much Janice :)

Constance La France Date: 4/14/2018 5:28:00 PM FJ, oh this is so beautifully penned and so emotional, well done, best of luck in the contest ~ Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/15/2018 7:22:00 AM Hello dear Constance :) I miss seeing all of your pics on FB. At least I can keep reading your work now. Thanks BW

Reason A. Poteet Date: 4/14/2018 4:13:00 PM Beautiful picture of two united for eternity, their thinking aligned around their love for each other. I can hear him say, "You go on ahead, and I'll join you shortly." My two elderly neighbors died within four short months of each other, she went with cancer and he could not bear his fate of loneliness. A remarkable piece which young folks today could profit by imitating. Login to Reply FJ Thomas Date: 4/15/2018 7:21:00 AM Good morning Reason :) How wonderful to 'see' you! I've also known a few older couples to die very close to each other. Thank you so very much for the kind words you've given me to read this morning.

Jan Allison Date: 4/14/2018 3:10:00 PM I have a huge lump in my throat reading this emotion packed poem Flo, the imagery is so intense and the final few lines oh so sad. Good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 5/2/2018 11:54:00 AM Aww thanks Flo, I have come a long way with my pooetry maybe now I can prove I can write proper poetry!:-) hugs jan xx FJ Thomas Date: 4/15/2018 7:16:00 AM Jan yours is equally as moving. I'm so used to laughing at your poetry that I'm blown away every time you write a serious piece!