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Verse By Candlelight

writing verse by night flicker of candlelight so romantic though not very bright as thoughts flow the pen slows ink-well spills frustrate quills midnight chimes in the nick of time ere poems jell ~ saved by the bell

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/24/2021 10:32:00 PM

jazzy couplet my friend! Happy Thanksgiving!

Bill Baker

Date: 11/22/2021 5:13:00 PM

Made me want to get out a candle and light it up for an overnight writing session. Thanks for the motivtion, Gershon. Your friend, Bill

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 6:07:00 PM

Just remember to have a back-up, Bill, in case you get a flickering dud of a candle! ~ General Electric

Valsa George

Date: 11/22/2021 6:09:00 AM

Lovely ! You have created a romantic setting for your poetic mind to open in brimful writing!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 6:02:00 PM

Aw, thank you so much, Valsa. I really appreciate all of your support. It's a motivator for me. Perfume and Flowers, Gershon

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/22/2021 6:01:00 AM

Very nice Gershon. I felt like I was right there with the candlelight. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 6:00:00 PM

Candlelight may be romantic, but it sure takes its tolls on writer's eyes and nerves -- not to mention sleep. :) gw

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/22/2021 5:29:00 AM

Romance flows as well as you pluck your quill GW! Seriously, the lovely images that your poem evokes are charming and your words are delightful to read! Happy Monday!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 5:59:00 PM

Mike thanks for the inspirational comment. It helps me keep plodding along in my puddle of poesy. ~ Sloshes and Galoshes

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/22/2021 5:16:00 AM

A wonderful setting evoked in your imagery for your poem to sprout--midnight tolled to praise your poetry. Lovely write, Gershon.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 5:55:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Vijay. Here's to natural light and sunshine! Smiles, Gershon

Kudzai Mhangwa

Date: 11/22/2021 12:11:00 AM

The setting is romantic indeed! Loved reading this piece and picturing the scene!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 5:54:00 PM

Thank you so much for your visit and your lovely comment, Kudzai. Keep the Light on! :) Gershon

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/21/2021 8:59:00 PM

A moodlit poem indeed!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/22/2021 5:51:00 PM

'Moodlit' - Great word, Kim. Have you submitted it for inclusion in the Oxford English Dictionary yet?! Delightful comment. Thanks, gw