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

Submitted on March 6, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 3/6/2018 3:58:00 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
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Date: 3/6/2018 5:49:00 PM
LOL - we both have too much time on our hands. Thanks for your cheerful visit and message, Paul.
Date: 3/6/2018 1:12:00 PM
Too much thinkin and not enough drinkin, well done Line...
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Date: 3/6/2018 1:41:00 PM
Dear Charlie, you are a wealth of wisdom. I just have to start drinking more. What would I do without you!! LOL
Date: 3/6/2018 12:48:00 PM
LOVE IT!!! Thanks...great job! Speaks to me as we enjoy candles and the 'dance' of the flame at our house!
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Date: 3/6/2018 1:42:00 PM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Michael. Much appreciated.
Date: 3/6/2018 10:16:00 AM
I really like the paragraph structure on this one. it's always those 'little' distractions....
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Date: 3/6/2018 1:43:00 PM
Thank you, Kurt. Most appreciated.
Date: 3/6/2018 8:43:00 AM
An interesting perspective.
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Line Gauthier
Date: 3/6/2018 8:50:00 AM
Thanks for your visit and for leaving a note, Richard.
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