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We watched your candle of life flicker and glow But now we have realised that soon you will go Your loving smiles we will miss. You had hung on to life throughout this dark night But now you are fading and so is your light No more warm hugs or a kiss. We heard a gasp as you drew your final breath Then your candle went out and we mourned your death Now you're in heavenly bliss. Written 2nd Of June 2020 For Triple Stanza Couplet Tail - Rhyme Poetry Contest Sponsored By Charles Messini

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/7/2020 4:24:00 AM

A thought provoking and heartfelt muse from your pen Tom. I am moved by your words. Congratulations on your win. Blessings :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/7/2020 4:48:00 AM

Thank you Aditi, a sad part of our lives being with loved ones at the end. Tom

John Watt

Date: 7/2/2020 1:22:00 PM

Sad, but it's a natural part of life, and certain to happen to all of us. The candle going out metaphor was just right. Lovely write, Tom. Well done, and congrats on your win in Charlie's contest ~ John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2020 1:48:00 PM

Thank you John, it is John, situation I've found myself in like many on here, but I believe the journey continues. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/2/2020 11:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Their candle maybe out on this side but is bright on the other side. Love the picture to go with your wonderful poem. Enjoy your win and day....

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2020 12:06:00 PM

Thank you Paula, it certainly is and it's nothing we should fear. Tom

Curtis Moorman

Date: 7/2/2020 9:48:00 AM

Tom, you are an astounding creator of the very essence of life in words. For this marvelous write, it's an easy one to say, "I wish I'd said that!" Congrats on your placement.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/2/2020 10:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Curtis, I'm happy you liked it. I hope you are well. Tom

Funom Makama

Date: 6/8/2020 8:29:00 PM

Sad with a pleasant ending. those who are in christ know that death is not the end, in fact it is the beginning of eternity with our lord. Great work. I really love this, good luck in your win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/9/2020 4:22:00 AM

Thank you Funom, so true are your words, death is a continuation of your existence. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/8/2020 6:10:00 AM

Ah, poignantly moving Tom. A fave for me.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/8/2020 6:26:00 AM

Thank you Caren, a situation we all find ourselves on, with loved ones at the last. Thanks too for the fave Tom

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 6/6/2020 10:44:00 AM

Very spiritual and stirring, the candle metaphor so lovely...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/6/2020 12:18:00 PM

Thank you Michelle, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Even when you're expecting someone to go it's still a shock. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Silent One

Date: 6/6/2020 9:06:00 AM

Candles like life are so fragile ...Slowly melting like the hands of time... Deeply emotive... Hope it's not too windy and wet over there ..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/6/2020 12:17:00 PM

Thanks S.O. So true, the hands seem to speed up as you get older. Heavy rain and wind, its like winter again, mind you the gardens needed a soaking. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/5/2020 10:02:00 AM

And so it must be - from the day we are born, we die a little every day! Congrats Paul , a beautifully sad poem. Blessings, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/5/2020 10:50:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, a sad fact of life that one day we'll die. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/5/2020 4:16:00 AM

Divinity unfolding its plan dearest, Tom! Superb writing! Blessings

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/5/2020 4:32:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, a scene many of us have experienced. Hope you're well. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/4/2020 11:53:00 PM

Nice rhythm, nice rhyme, well written, good luck Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/5/2020 4:31:00 AM

Thanks very much Timothy. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/4/2020 4:18:00 AM

A stage all Humanity would endure and go through.. to meet such state with words is divine! You reached heartfelt beauty with such a heavenly rendition, Tom! A great pleasure to read! My deepest regards and blessings.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/4/2020 4:59:00 AM

Thank you very much Besma, whilst we mourn a loss we should be happy that they are on their way to God's kingdom. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/4/2020 1:58:00 AM

Lovely poetry, Tom, will do well in contest...good luck

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/4/2020 3:51:00 AM

Thanks Harry, glad you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/3/2020 9:27:00 PM

Kiss the Miss -- achieve Heavenly Bliss! … Just playing around with your tail (rhyme). Thanks, Tom! :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/4/2020 3:51:00 AM

Haha thanks Gershon, Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 6/3/2020 7:10:00 PM

when dad was dying of cancer i wrote a poem called the crying candle - think many of us have had similar thoughts to your Tom. good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 7:57:00 PM

Thank you very much Jan, you're right have been at bedside on more than one occasion like many of us on here. Tom

Mark Koplin

Date: 6/3/2020 5:43:00 PM

That was very touching and well written my friend. Absolutely beautiful.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 7:49:00 PM

Thank you very much Mark,, I'm happy you liked it. Hope you're well Tom

John Gondolf

Date: 6/3/2020 5:17:00 PM

Nicely penned, Tom, good luck in the contest. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 5:31:00 PM

Thank you very much John, I'm pleased you liked it. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/3/2020 4:38:00 PM

This is a perfect entry for the contest Tom! I never feel bad for the person whose earthly life has ended, I rejoice for them. I feel deep empathy for those who suffer their loss. Beautiful my friend! Blessings xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 5:31:00 PM

Thank you Connie, it's always worse for those left behind and grief is hard to deal with. Time heals but you never forget. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/3/2020 3:48:00 PM

A forlorn theme Tom--we all have to face it one day. Well articulated verses of sadness. All the best.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 3:50:00 PM

Thank you Vijay, hopefully not for a long time Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/3/2020 2:26:00 PM

Beautiful and moving with great soul and form. Best wishes Panagiota xoxo Offline for a bit

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 2:29:00 PM

Thank you Panagiota, glad you liked it. Tom

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/3/2020 2:16:00 PM

perfect title, tom, and wonderful rhyme! good luck in the contest...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/3/2020 2:28:00 PM

Thank you Ilene, I think many of us have experienced being in that situation. Tom