Gershon Wolf Poet Romanticism

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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Sara Kendrick November 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM Interesting lines penned and featured on homepage today. Thanks for sharing it with us. Yes, He is coming again, and I think it will be soon. Congratulations on your feature. Sara K

Susan Ashley May 1, 2019 at 8:15 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 May 1, 2019 at 9:51 PM Your silliness knows no bounds, dear Gershon, and my giggles are endless :)) Gershon Wolf May 1, 2019 at 9:11 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

Paul Marc May 1, 2019 at 1:59 PM Heartfelt congratulations to you! A wonderful poem :) Gershon Wolf May 1, 2019 at 9:07 PM Thank you so much for your support, P.M. Best wishes, Gershon

P.S. Awtry May 1, 2019 at 9:10 AM How did I miss this one! So glad I found it on the winners list! Beautiful! Congratulations! Gershon Wolf May 1, 2019 at 9:18 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 May 1, 2019 at 12:27 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 May 1, 2019 at 8:50 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 April 30, 2019 at 4:48 PM Wonderful imagery. Great stuff my friend. Have a good day. Gershon Wolf April 30, 2019 at 10:14 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