Candle in the Wind

Candle in the Wind

A Poem by 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.

 

© 2008 Candle in the wind


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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

Posted 16 Years Ago


5 of 5 people found this review constructive.




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"Cup your hands to shield the flame
But don't stifle it in a glass case
To save it from the wind
Coz you'll take away its warmth."

This translates to me as "Love me and protect me, but don't smother me as the true essence of me will be lost"

Wonderful write! I love it :-)

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

I had to read this since it is also your name and I really love what I've found here. This is such a beautifully written and described poem. It reads as if you were studying a candle and then writing about what you discovered.

Your poem reminded me of a favorite by Edna St. Vincent Millay -

"My candle burns at both ends;
it will not last the night;
but ah, my foes,
and oh, my friends -
it gives a lovely light!"

Yours of course speaks of different things, the symbiotic relationship between the fire and the air is beautifully described here -

"Cup your hands to shield the flame
But don't stifle it in a glass case
To save it from the wind
Coz 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."

gorgeous poem :)

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

i like this poem. it feels like you where trying to use the flame of candle to reprasent a person.

i liked it

Posted 16 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

The imagery is beautiful and the deeper meanings shine through .. one of the loveliest poems I have ever read .. absolutely delightful .....

Posted 16 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

i love candles, fire, the heat, the change. nice theme and craft.

Posted 16 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Your poem is a wonderful description of yourself and your pen name. This poem is very touching because it is honest and you bare yourself through words.
"The wax melts The wick burns But the flame is alive And spreads warmth" The flame is very alive and you are a warm and kind person! I'm so glad to be your friend. Thank you for this poem and everyone can appreciate you from the inside out--and see you are beautiful in all ways!
Your poem displays a candid metaphor of yourself, and your pen name. A beautiful story within the descriptions, outlining the details and hidden things of yourself. Very pretty, a lovely write.

Posted 16 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Very nicely written.... Does resemble life as well.
Keep enlightening people with your flame (good work).

Love,
Shinjini

Posted 16 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

This is really good, it makes me think, hope to see more from you soon, this is defiantly worth reading. Keep up the awesome job It is an awesome job. it ranks highly in my books and I thank you for making it worthwhile for me to read it

Posted 16 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.


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Candle in the wind

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