Candle in the Wind

 

 

The candle in the wind

Flickering and blazing

Dreaming perilously

Logic and reason melting alongside

 

Not yet blown out

Not yet smothered

Sometimes a steady glow

Dispelling darkness or enshrouded by it 

 

If you look close you will see the myriad shades

In the flame which changes shape

Sometimes feeble, sometimes bold

Sometimes rekindled by fumbling hands

 

The wax melts

The wick burns

But the flame is alive

And spreads warmth

 

Cup your hands to shield the flame

But don’t stifle it in a glass case

To save it from the wind

As you’ll take away its warmth.

 

The wind that makes it flutter

Is the air that nourished the flame

The breeze that made it dance

And leap up in desire.

 

Reviews

[jen -- JG]

Yes I like this poem very much. Metaphorically, it can be whatever the reader wants it to be - a soul struggling to grow, a person taking the first trembling steps away from terror, new love, blossoming and fearing a battering - all needing proctecing all needing shelter all needing warmth - yes metaphorically it can mean anything we choose - even just a simple beautiful candle shedding its light and warmth while being sheltered from the wind and protected by cupped hands.

beautiful imagery - beautiful write - beautiful poem.

Thank you

Jen-JG

[Adela Muresan]

This is one hell of a lovely poem, and I sure am glad I dropped by.

I agree with all the things you presented about the human spirit trough, the description of a simple candle flame.

Cheers x 1000.

A.M.

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I have to say that this writer does not deserve a canning from someone named Wizthom, who obviously does not have much in the way of wisdom or emotional grain. When a writer like this is unfairly reviewed, which I believe she was by this person, it reflects on every other review and EVERY other review is extremely positive. So Mr Wizthom, how about a re-read and re-appraisal?
That would be fair play.
Helen Woodward...in anticipation!

[wizthom]

u wrote this while u were in a trance by candle light,it's good however,
it would have been better had u let the flames take u to a place of emotions
to go alone with the sight.peace wizthom

[Jacquelene Vanessa More..]

your words are very enchanting. your poetry is like standing by the ocean and letting it lap around your feet. whenever i feel in chaos i read your poetry

[Joy C]

The poem is so deeop and motivating. I have an urge to print it out and read it every morning. It can get people through their difficult times. Our obstacles are the winds; they can cause the candle to shine brighter or being put out.

[Helena]

You have penned a truly delightful, insightful poem here. I loved the flow, the imagery.
I loved the sweetness of candles, they always seem to bring out feelings from deep
inside whilst gazing into their mystery. Well done poetess! I love your work!

~ Love and Light
Helena

[Don Stabler]

I like the last stanza. it seems like a perrenial question, how we're shaken by circumstance and ask "why"?
this makes it really good. thanks Candle In The Wind

[Rambling Prose]

What a beautiful piece of art you've created in this piece. The imagery is breathtaking, and yes, it's a metaphoric success.

Excellent write...

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This has so much potential for metaphor that its descriptive qualities transcend any singular subject, even the flame of youth or life. Excellent write.

[Rain]

The flame of a candle definately looks like it's dancing. Jen said it perfectly. You can read this so many ways. It allows the reader to use their imagination. I like that. It's such a soft gentle poem. Rain..