Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Tonight I'Ll Light Some Candles

Tonight I’ll light some candles
For some people who have died,
A custom on the holiday
To which I will abide.

I’m not religious, but, to me,
A ritual like this
Acknowledges the fact that there
Are those we truly miss.

Of course, besides my parents
There are others who have passed
Who were special in so many ways
Their memories hold fast.

Though they all don’t get a candle,
For the ones who’ve had to part,
There’s a little flame I’ll keep alive
Forever in my heart.

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Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2022 at 1:52 AM The little flames we keep in our heart for our loved ones are the best flames!

Jim Slaughter October 7, 2022 at 10:54 AM In the heart is the best place, anyway. A very lovely, heartfelt piece, Ilene.

Deb M October 6, 2022 at 2:46 AM So so beautiful Ilene….love this poem and ritual! Debx

Rico Leffanta October 5, 2022 at 11:22 AM I am surprised no one else has Fav'd this! Well said and done, Ilene! Aloha!

Line Gauthier October 4, 2022 at 9:44 PM Beautiful tribute, Ilene ~

L Milton Hankins October 4, 2022 at 6:21 PM What a beautiful poem, Ilene! I love the idea of lighting a candle for those we miss whose lives touched ours in one way or another. A candle symbolizes light, as you know, and these are people who brought light into our lives. Blessings!

Sam Kauffman October 4, 2022 at 4:10 PM So lovely Ilene. What a beautiful part of your holiday that keeps a little spark of memory alive! Blessings and peace to you!