Harry Horsman Poet Free verse

Perpetual Flame

“I liken the human race
To that of a candle,
although the flame
constantly befalls
extinguishment,
as long as one holds
the torch of love,
there is hope indeed!” 

© Harry J Horsman  2011

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Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2012 at 5:18 PM wow, I found one on page six I had not seen. This is really nice, harry. The message of hope is just wonderful.

M.I.A . January 9, 2012 at 5:56 PM always, you always managed to sublimely blend your roots and soul to your poems. simply wonderful.

Elizabeth Wesley September 26, 2011 at 9:03 AM The blend of your though is illuminated in the flame Harry. Hope it never goes out! Elizabeth Wesley November 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM thought, not though!

Wilma Neels September 25, 2011 at 12:34 PM That perpetual flame that burns with hope, love this Harry :) hope you are okay, love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown September 23, 2011 at 7:03 PM Happy weekend I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Harry. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick September 23, 2011 at 2:49 PM I think i like this a lot Harry, hope light love all in this one...