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The Candle Flickers

The candle flickers, the sunlight fades, Nearly extinguished, up high the flame leaps As brilliant rays pierce my heart's horizon Then disengage, sink slowly into the ashen eve Where unseen, sparks glow and glimmer From my inmost chamber throughout Night's long deep slumber, until sensing your Imminent Return, the Blaze Newborn emerging

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Susan Ashley

Date: 5/1/2019 8:15:00 PM

Oh, I like this new side of your, Gershon. Your poem is so expressive with lovely and lush imagery. A glowing beauty to behold. Congratulations on your excellent win, my dear friend. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 5/1/2019 9:51:00 PM

Your silliness knows no bounds, dear Gershon, and my giggles are endless :))

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/1/2019 9:11:00 PM

Susan, your vision is sharper than ever. You've seen my '3rd side,' I fear. How did you know that I've gained weight, enough to have a new (3rd) side?! Do you have X-ray vision perhaps? LOL, my friend: I really do appreciate your heartfelt enthusiasm, and I am honored that you have bestowed it upon me---new side or no new side! LOL again. Best wishes always, Gershon

P.M. Richter

Date: 5/1/2019 1:59:00 PM

Heartfelt congratulations to you! A wonderful poem :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/1/2019 9:07:00 PM

Thank you so much for your support, P.M. Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/1/2019 9:10:00 AM

How did I miss this one! So glad I found it on the winners list! Beautiful! Congratulations!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/1/2019 9:18:00 AM

Well, I just wrote it yesterday (April 29), I think. So, actually you didn't really miss it... Glad you viewed it and boosted my spirits with your comment! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/1/2019 12:27:00 AM

Beautiful write, a tribute to sunrise and sunset which leads me to think of a song. You are magically musical, me thinks.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/1/2019 8:50:00 AM

Oh, perhaps 'Sunrise, Sunset' is what you thought of, from 'Fiddler on the Roof.' Right? (My favorite from that movie is "Do you love me?") Have a lovely sunrise and sunset today, Caren. :) gw

David Mchattie

Date: 4/30/2019 4:48:00 PM

Wonderful imagery. Great stuff my friend. Have a good day.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/30/2019 10:14:00 PM

I appreciate your support on this one, David. I really gave it my all. (Not my usual style; romanticism doesn't come easily to a curmudgeon like me). Best always, Gershon