Candle Starlet

playful and flirtatious flame
twinkling and glimmering
candle dancing flickering
casting a myriad of midnight shadows

scintillating and wavering
mesmerizing and hypnotizing
fluttering and quivering
in the dead stillness of dark night hours

suddenly yikes! it dawns on me 
that your flame may really be a captive
struggling with despair to free itself
to join its brethren stars up in the sky



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Callus Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 3:58 PM
I have always been attracted by candle flames, Line, and this lovely, lively poem confirms why a candle flame can be so captivating. I never looked at the 'Struggling with despair to free' aspect of it, though I have pitied it's end when the candle finishes. Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 5:49 PM
LOL - we both have too much time on our hands. Thanks for your cheerful visit and message, Paul.
Smith Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 1:12 PM
Too much thinkin and not enough drinkin, well done Line...
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Dear Charlie, you are a wealth of wisdom. I just have to start drinking more. What would I do without you!! LOL
Wegman Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 12:48 PM
LOVE IT!!! Thanks...great job! Speaks to me as we enjoy candles and the 'dance' of the flame at our house!
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 1:42 PM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Michael. Much appreciated.
Behm Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 10:16 AM
I really like the paragraph structure on this one. it's always those 'little' distractions....
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 1:43 PM
Thank you, Kurt. Most appreciated.
Lamoureux Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 8:43 AM
An interesting perspective.
Gauthier Avatar
March 6, 2018 at 8:50 AM
Thanks for your visit and for leaving a note, Richard.
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