Extinguishing A Mood

Sometimes I burn a candle,

a saviour in a storm.

It dances in a pool of wax

to give my spirit warmth.

At times I play at teasing

to keep myself amused,

by breathing on its lucent flame,

I'm sure it feels confused.

Where do I want those shadows

to fall within the room?

Where do I want the brightened flame

to lift the late night gloom?

When all around is darkness,

the flicker of this friend,

eliminates the brooding thoughts

that randomly descend.

I praise the light you offer,

the solitude I choose,

but most of all I praise you for

extinguishing my blues.

Reviews

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

This is another great favourite for me! Your words have for me, worked uniquely here, to personify the candle in such an amazing way that I identify with it like someone I love. Some people too, provide such solace, company, amusement, assurance and light. Kudos to you Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Dhara. Pleased this poem spoke to you. I appreciate your visits so much.
read moreThank you so much Dhara. Pleased this poem spoke to you. I appreciate your visits so much.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

It was a pleasure for me Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dhara :)

[Neville]

What a brilliant title followed write through with even more of the same .. and then some ... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you are liking this one Neville, especially the title. Thank you my friend for shining your light on my page.

Chris

[Neville]

becuz ya wurf it ............. N 🐧

[Miss Sharon]

What a lovely and calming write! (When all around is darkness, the flicker of this friend, eliminates the brooding thoughts that randomly descend.) Just beautiful! ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is very much appreciated Sharon. Thank you dear friend for stopping by. I find myself lighting candles more frequently in these dark times we find ourselves in.

Chris

[red93]

People have been lighting candles to pray and lift Spirits since long before the Birth of our Lord. Personally although I don't worship fully as a Catholic, I often pray and light Candles at St Mary's on the Quay, the Catholic Pro-Cathedral on Bristol Centre. Beautiful thoughts Chris for these dangerous times.

[Chris Shaw]

We are living in very dangerous times Tony. I find myself lighting candles more frequently. They are calming abd reassuring in the darkness. Many thanks dear friend for stopping by.

Chris

[red93]

No problem at all Chris. I feel empowered to be a 'Part - time Catholic' now as Justin Welby has acknowledged the Primacy of the Pope over the Church of England - something that was just slipped into the News and then very quickly glossed over. Nothing against the Royals at all obviously - but if the Archbishop of Canterbury has said it, that's enough for me.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"It is better to light a single candle than to sit and curse the darkness." Confucius from The Analects

I begrudge no being solace wherever they may find it. I find mine in poetry and old movies, hot tea and hugs from my daughter. Blessings of peace, love and light. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for stopping by to review this older poem, out for an airing. We all need a little light.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris… a Candle gives a warmth that brings a Moment of Eternity when Heaven Sighs… gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

How poetic you are dear Pat. Thank you so much for stopping by. A flickering flame can lighten the heart.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Just calming and beautiful! I do not like the dark but staring at a flaming candle could be most relaxing!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Imagination for your welcome visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[JE Falcon]

Very Nice! And I do admit that I read it more than once, just to make sure I didn't miss a view. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Falcon, especially for reading these lines more than once. Pleased you enjoyed the read.read moreThank you Falcon, especially for reading these lines more than once. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely lilting piece of calm in verse here Chris. I could imagine sitting at the kitchen table in the dark as dusk falls just mesmerised by the candle flame and the melting wax, one of those calm times even if feeling alone.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John. This one is an oldie out for a breath of fresh sir. Much like me :))

[Fairy Khan]

I have always had a thing for candles. They are such a perfect example of selflessness. I love the incandescent light that it gives. It's so peaceful and warm. You have described a very beautiful thing with greater beauty.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fairy for giving this old poem an airing. I love candles too. They truly are a thing of beauty.

Chris

[augustus]

A very cheerful little number. I really enjoyed the prose. Although I'm glad we've got electricity!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Augustus. I have to say I am thankful for electricity too, but there is nothing like candlelight for romance. All good wishes.

Chris