Candle in the Darkness

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inner candle—won’t flicker even when the worst situation befalls

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Sotto Poet

Date: 11/18/2023 5:47:00 AM

What an exquisite concept and resolute stance regarding the dauntless flame within! It was truly a delight to read your profound Monoku.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 3:07:00 PM

thank you, kind Sotto, for your enthusiastic response to my poem. I love the word 'dauntless.' Indeed, our inner flame is dauntless. Have a pleasant evening! Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 11/18/2023 3:07:00 AM

Ooh this reads like a poetry prompt and gets my brain firing thinking about oxygen as sustenance and caution about balance about how we consume air. Resulting in self awareness of our inner flame that we can regulate ourselves if we have that security that outer influences aren't able to get at it if we are mindful then we cannot be extinguished. Lovely poem x (you said it in less words of course with the original and the best!)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:50:00 AM

I'm grateful for your enthusiastic response, Di11y. I'm glad the poem got your poetic brain going...you definitely could expound on my words. Your right, we shouldn't let outer forces extinguish any aspect of ourselves. Well said.Have a pleasant day, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 11/17/2023 11:07:00 PM

What a wonderful idea and powerful stance on the courageous inner candle! Enjoyed.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:48:00 AM

thank you, Karen, for your encouraging and uplifting comment. Glad you enjoyed it. Have a splendid Saturday, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 11/17/2023 8:49:00 PM

Very original. I loved the idea here- it still won't flicker no matter what comes. Beautiful!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:47:00 AM

thanks, Paige, for stopping by. I'm grateful you found the poem meaningful and beautiful. Thanks for your consistent support, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 11/17/2023 8:04:00 PM

Nice Monoku, Sara. I agree with your assessment. Have a great week! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/18/2023 4:46:00 AM

thank you, my most kind hubby. I appreciate you beyond words!!!