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Ethereal Lanterns
On the blessed days, light travels through the senses
A flotilla of flames floats on the river of each vein
Touching the soul with its infinite union
Shining with opulence through generations
Verse by poet
The heavens surveyed the scenes in all its splendour
As lights aura draped in her crotched shawls
Blew life into each fledging spark
‘Til each lantern became the suns protege
And the extended eyes of internal light
Despite troubles and strife
The spirit of beings held on to their radiance
Following its lustre, through the tunnel of life
Many sacrificed - the giving of self
And passed their light to those denied
Along cobbled streets there were babes in arms
Feeding bottles became beacons of peace
Touched by a glow, some laid down their arms
Surrounded by the shield of candlelight
Teachers taught to dazzle young minds
In the spirit of love and respect
By the shores, people sat and drank tea
Sprinkled with the sweetness of community
People gathered to count their blessings
And hearts became chandeliers to hold each one
Many gazed up in awe to a night lit sky
Engulfed by a symphony of orchestral splendour
And when the flames subside to its place of rest
Lights aura will gather the lanterns until the next breath calls
Copyright ©
W J Clarke
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