I Am The Candle You Hold

If I was one thing, I'd be a candle
Lighting the way so you can handle

Your life easier without woes
Not having to fight with your foes.

I'd help keep you from stumbling over
Things blocking your path to an open door.

If I light your path, life is easier,
Even strong winds, my light will not deter.

No matter what, I'm here for you
To cheer you up when you are blue.

Do not fret when times get tough,
If things look down or kind of rough.

Just remember, I'm always here,
In your heart, close and near.

I will help you out in every way,
Happiness and love in your heart will stay.

Don't blow me out, that's one request
Unless it's me you do detest.

I do not try to hurt anyone
That isn't good or any fun.

But one day you may leave me behind
You may no longer need my light to shine.

If that day comes, go on your way
And I will hope to see you again one day.

If one day, I don't appear,
Do not worry, do not fear

I may be gone, but in your heart
The light I gave you did not depart.

It will be there forever and a day
To always bring happiness and light your way.

Farewell for now, I'm needed elsewhere
If your path grows dark, in your heart, I'm there.

So I'm really not gone, just not seen,
I would not leave, I'm not that mean.

Only one simple request that I must say,
Please, never forget those who lit your way.

Author's Note

I wrote this for my fiance, at the time he was just another friend who - like many do - left,
in fret of never coming back.
I swore I'd wait - this was four years ago.
And look at us now.

Reviews

[Jay W Valentine]

It's good to have that kind of person around to be the proverbial candle. If everyone had one, days wouldn't seem as dark and nights would be brighter. I think I've lost mine but I'm waiting still for another to show. Be good to the ones you love and that love you is the message I got from this piece. To me, that means everything in the world.

[Gavin Keary]

This piece is very emotional. Im on the verge of tears right now. I just love it. Very good work.