To the Candle Say Goodbye, Welcome the Night Sky
Say, how long will you stare at the candle?
Until when will you stay holed up in this dark room?
When will you remove your shell-like blanket,
And revive your heart from this sorrow-filled tomb?
I see, that person does not favor you.
But doesn't the world think otherwise?
Why stay true for one well-hidden lie,
When there's only truth in the starry sky?
That flame burns you a hopeless sight.
That candle will stay forever as you watch.
Will you be alright with such a tiny light?
It can burn everything, if it falls from your touch.
It will show you a beautiful blaze,
A sight you once knew.
It will keep you in a daze,
Slowly feeding from you.
Don't let the candle blind you with its light.
Don't let it take the place of your night light.
Don't let it cover your eyes from what's truly bright.
Don't let it burn your room with fright.
Now child, reach for the window's handle,
Free yourself from this hopelessness.
Say goodbye and blow away the flames of the candle,
Look at the stars, burning for you to witness.
Copyright © Yehoshua Yochanan | Year Posted 2023
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