Jenna Logan Poet Free verse

Flames of Waxen Pillars

Flames glow with rhythmic fluttering,
casting dark shadows upon my wall.
Paraffin rivers trickle from candles,
spilling in flow that mimics my tears.
My voice whispers, calling your name.
I smother the wicks of waxen pillars.



October 31, 2021
Bite Size Poem no25 Contest
Sponsored by Line Gauthier

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Bill Baker November 1, 2021 at 4:46 PM Love the imagery in this one Jenna Happy Birthday! Have a great day! Bill Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 4:50 PM Thank you very much, Bill, for the comment and birthday wishes. It was a great day!

Sanjay Karmakar November 1, 2021 at 4:47 AM Feelings of sadness reflecting brightly in this poetry. Very beautiful composition poet.Best wishes to you.Regards,SK Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 6:11 AM Thank you so much for your courteous thoughts, Sanjay.

Victor Buhagiar November 1, 2021 at 4:28 AM A delicious bite of a poem despite some sadness. Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 6:11 AM I thank you for commenting, Victor.

Tom Cunningham November 1, 2021 at 12:47 AM I feel the sadness in your verse Jenna, you spoke volumes in a few lines. Tom Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 2:26 AM Good morning, Tom. You are the first person to communicate with me today… my birthday. Thank you for your comments.

L Milton Hankins October 31, 2021 at 7:57 PM Beautiful, meaningful writing, Jenna. You have penned a marvelous metaphor here (but I guess you realize that!) I loved it. Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 2:28 AM The reality of my poetry is found in reactions to them. Thanks so much, Mimt.

John Lawless October 31, 2021 at 6:32 PM The warmth of flickering memories that we do not want extinguished yet wish to preserve for another moment. Beautifully written Jenna, terrific imagery Jenna Logan November 1, 2021 at 2:29 AM I’m honored by your compliments. Thank you, John.

Connie Marcum Wong October 31, 2021 at 4:02 PM This is a wonderful poem to enter for the contest Jenna. I like the comparison of the melting wax flowing like your tears. I am feeling nostalgic today. Have a wonderful Halloween! Blessings xxoo Jenna Logan October 31, 2021 at 4:14 PM Thank you, Connie. I often feel melancholy when memories arrive. Write your feelings in a poem. Allow them to flow, even if your tears spill. Hugs for you.