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Light a Candle

until you melt, burn
you must be your own candle
to dispel room's gloom


Written: March 19, 2022

analogychangenighthaiku

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Sam Kauffman

March 24, 2022 at 1:45 PM

Very cool Lasaad! Congratulations on your POTD as you shed light in the darkness! Blessings dear friend!

Jeanne Mcgee

March 24, 2022 at 5:09 AM

So true. Nicely penned. Congrats on your POTD

Sotto Poet

March 24, 2022 at 8:23 AM

Thank you so much Jeanne, that means a lot to me. I’m happy you like it. Kindest regards

Kim Rodrigues

March 23, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Very nice, Sotto! Indeed! Congratulations on POTD!

Sotto Poet

March 24, 2022 at 8:24 AM

Thank you so much Kim, that means a lot to me. I’m happy you like it. Kindest regards

Gershon Wolf

March 22, 2022 at 11:10 AM

Sublime thought, i.e, 'you must be your own candle!' So true, so true. Congrats on POTD, Lasaad! :) Gershon

Eve Roper

March 20, 2022 at 11:59 PM

words of wisdom, Lasaad, congratulations on POTD.

Connie Marcum Wong

March 20, 2022 at 8:02 PM

This is so uplifting Sotto. Congratulations on having this wonderful haiku honored with POTD! Blessings xxoo

Debra L Brown

March 20, 2022 at 7:12 PM

Beautifully penned, many congrats on POTD. Blessings ~ Debra

Brandy Nicole

March 20, 2022 at 6:21 PM

There is so much truth within, my dear friend. We should let our lights shine. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Congratulations Lasaad, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Brandy

Jan Allison

March 20, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Beautifully penned, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Paulette Calasibetta

March 20, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Congratulations on your POTD! Stunning message for each of us to 'shine'. :)Paulette

Vijay Pandit

March 20, 2022 at 12:05 PM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Lasaad. Enjoy your day.

Paula Goldsmith

March 20, 2022 at 10:42 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Light A Candle" is a beautiful write. Few words with much said. Love it. Have a blessed day with your win.......................

Anil Deo

March 20, 2022 at 10:07 AM

Truthful, indeed. Congrats on POTD

Christuraj Alex

March 20, 2022 at 9:24 AM

Addressing one's own gloom and the gloom of others. Marvelous haiku. Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins

March 20, 2022 at 8:54 AM

Good one, Lasaad. And, remember, generally you melt because you burn! Your senryu is superb. Congratulations on your P.O.T.D.

Susan Lawrence

March 20, 2022 at 8:33 AM

Wow so poignant Sotto !I agree . You have encapsulated this beautifully in your Haiku . Congratulations on POTD! Susan :)

Bill Baker

March 20, 2022 at 7:35 AM

Great finishing line, Sotto, very powerful. Congratulations on your POTD. Bill

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:37 AM

Thank you so much, Bill, Your kindness has been much appreciated.

Mike Gentile

March 20, 2022 at 7:24 AM

Beautiful Sotto! Congratulations for your POTD honors!!

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:34 AM

Thanks, Mike, your kindness has been much appreciated.

Heidi Sands

March 20, 2022 at 6:27 AM

Congratulations for POTD Lasaad. Enjoy :)

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:32 AM

Heidi, thank you for taking the time to offer me words of encouragement today. Your kindness has been much appreciated.

Valsa George

March 20, 2022 at 6:23 AM

So great that your poem is chosen as Poem of the day ! Congratulations dear friend ! Enjoy your honor !

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:33 AM

Thank you for taking the time to offer me words of encouragement today. Your kindness has been much appreciated.

Constance La France

March 20, 2022 at 5:31 AM

Sotto, wonderful and congratulations on your POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:34 AM

Thank you for taking the time to offer me words of encouragement today. Your kindness has been much appreciated.

Demetrios Trifiatis

March 20, 2022 at 5:10 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! God bless you, my friend, Lasaad!

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:37 AM

Thank you so much, dear friend, Your kindness has been much appreciated.

Tania Kitchin

March 20, 2022 at 4:40 AM

Love the last line, congratulations Lasaad on POTD!

Sotto Poet

March 20, 2022 at 7:34 AM

Thank you for taking the time to offer me words of encouragement today. Your kindness has been much appreciated.

David Kavanagh

March 20, 2022 at 3:22 AM

Yeah great one Lasaad, quite brilliant in fact, depth of meaning and metaphor is excellent, more than deserving potd, congratulations cheers David

Victor Buhagiar

March 20, 2022 at 2:22 AM

Well done for your POTD.

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