Jo Chamberlain Poet Concrete

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Candlestick

Self
standing, solus
candle, ushering
baptism prayer
gifting loved ones
sacred life,
a promise to
always be
there.
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guide deceased on their journey,
witness teary eyes, turn blurry

watch over eulogy speech,
offering authentic peace

vibrant, fiery complexion
wavering hue protection,

assisting ghost invitations
observe vital declarations,

seal high status documents
letters, scrolls, for the president

crimson, custom made stamps
back when candlesticks lit lamps,

religion exchange light for money ~
honour souls, lost down on one knee

centrepieces chaperone romance,
Capturing a tender glance

scented aromatherapy
meditation, calm, serenity

comforting memorial shrines
befriends a glass of blush wine,

sheen lustre uplifts sorrow ~
hope for a brighter tomorrow

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Robert James Liguori October 2, 2021 at 6:20 AM Beautiful I can see the light.

Kim Merryman March 28, 2021 at 3:35 PM You did a wonderful job with this concrete poem, Joanna! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Jo Chamberlain March 29, 2021 at 4:20 AM Thank you for taking the time to read my poem, I'm definitely going to try this form again! have a lovely day.

Tom Cunningham February 2, 2021 at 12:51 PM There is something very soothing about a flickering candle, and flickers at baptism, marriage, death and of course romance. Love the creative layout Joanna. Tom Jo Chamberlain February 2, 2021 at 1:05 PM Thank you. It was my first attempt writing in concrete form, so I kept it simple to start with, I may try it again soon. :-)