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Yesterday's Flame

Yesterday's Flame

The candle’s flame still dances with the breeze
    and casts her playful shadows on the wall
that pique imaginations with a tease
and bring back ancient memories that please,
        and yet her flame’s not bright as I recall.

This once tall, slender beauty was quite chic,
    in evening's dimming light she graced the room
while glowing with a certain soft mystique
that always left emotions feeling weak,
        and filled my senses with her sweet perfume.

The fervent flame that left a warming glow
    and captured my imagination’s dreams,
still softly burns, though not as bright a glow
that conjured ancient dreams I used to know,
        and yet she still emits her gentle beams.

Today this candle doesn’t stand as tall;
    her fabled slender fading figure flees
while beads of wax, like aging teardrops, fall;
though not the tapered beauty I recall,
        her gentle flame still dances with the breeze.


February 20, 2024

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Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen April 7, 2024 at 6:50 AM This is such a lovely write many blessings. John Gondolf April 7, 2024 at 7:24 AM Thank you, Yolanda, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Christina Bowring March 19, 2024 at 10:55 AM Dear John, this is a beautifully written poem. It is such a captivating read with wonderful poetic lines full of imagery. The reader can so easily visualise the flickering of the candles’s flame and the memories it evokes even if the glow is not as bright as it once was. I love the smooth flow of the poem and its rhyme scheme. The line, ‘ white beads of wax, like aging teardrops, fall ‘ is outstanding. So symbolic. Loved reading this gentle poem that has captured so much. Blessings to you :) John Gondolf March 22, 2024 at 2:53 AM Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Christina, I appreciate it. Hugs, John

Cat Drinkle March 15, 2024 at 3:46 AM Great poem, very well articulated!! And captures the imagination.... John Gondolf March 15, 2024 at 4:24 AM Glad I was able to capture your imagination, Cathy. I sent you a Soup Mail. John

Daniel Henry Rodgers March 4, 2024 at 8:46 AM Hello John, Your evocative words beautifully capture the essence of nostalgia, inviting me the reader to reflect on the passage of time and the bittersweet nature of reminiscence. As I read your poem, I couldn't help but feel a sense of wistfulness for moments past, illuminated by the soft glow of the candle's flame. Yes, cherish the memories that continue to flicker in the recesses of our minds, much like yesterday's flame. Enjoyable! - Daniel John Gondolf March 6, 2024 at 2:43 AM Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, Daniel, I appreciate it. John

Brandy Nicole February 20, 2024 at 7:12 PM As moments begin to fade, memories seem to slowly slip away, but some still remain. Sad and tender, all at the same time. So wonderful knowing that: ' The flame still dances with the breeze, to bring back ancient memories that please . ' There's so many emotions within, and I'm holding each one so close to my heart. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy John Gondolf February 21, 2024 at 2:50 AM Hopefully, the memories that slip away are only the bad ones and all the good ones remain. Thank you for sharing your thoughts Brandy, I appreciate you my dear friend. Hugs, John

Andrea Dietrich February 20, 2024 at 3:42 PM This is deep and beautiful, John John Gondolf February 21, 2024 at 2:38 AM Thank you, Andrea, I appreciate it.

Tom Cunningham February 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM Beautiful imagery John, I can visualise the candle light flickering on the wall and reflecting on old memories Hope you're keeping well. Tom John Gondolf February 21, 2024 at 2:37 AM Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Tom, I appreciate it. All is well here, I’m enjoying the early Spring. John

John Lawless February 20, 2024 at 5:24 AM WOW... I have a cavalcade of stirred thought chasing the lines of this poem as they flicker, candle-like, through time's dimming light. Beautifully written John John Gondolf February 21, 2024 at 2:34 AM Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and comments, John, I’m glad you enjoyed it.