Molten Candle

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Tiny candle, smoldering on the table, crying out. If you haven't homogenized, don't sit with your peers. Only a burning wick may damage the wax snout. Nero's light has raised such eager hopes of medieval years On a dazzling throne, cut heads using a pair of shears. Written: August 8, 2021 A Brian Strand 4 or 5 line Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/8/2021 6:48:00 AM

Creative winning work. Way to go with this winner. Congrats. Sara

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/6/2021 10:17:00 AM

Congratulations Lasaad! I thought I had commented on this gem when I first read it! The ether strikes again. This poem delivers a punch of impact with its strong images. This one leaves an impression! Blessings my friend.

Sotto Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sam, I'm glad you like it, and I appreciate your kind words. Blessings and kindest regards, my friend.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/6/2021 7:09:00 AM

Beautiful Quatrain. Congratulations on your win!

Sotto Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:31:00 AM

Thanks, Alex, appreciate that

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/6/2021 3:22:00 AM

I know it's only a myth and Nero did not play the fiddle while Rome burnt. However, it shows the absolute contempt he was held in...Delice

Sotto Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 8:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Delice, he might not play the fiddle but, but it's said that he killed so many people.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/4/2021 11:33:00 PM

that sent me some ugly memories about Nero. Wonder if he's burning in hell. But then we must never judge.

Sotto Poet
Date: 8/5/2021 8:02:00 AM

Indeed, nothing really good to remember about Nero, just the atrocities he committed, I wonder if he is burning in hell too, but that’s well deserved for him