Candles To The Stars

Candles To The Stars

A Poem by Brian
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Ever thought for a moment you might be able to wish something true? Believe in it so fervently and with purity that it might truly come to pass? Candles to the stars, darling.. candles to the stars

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And sometimes the inspiration comes from believing in the promise of the night, and her lovely sky that holds the cards..
Candles To The Stars
I am holding candles to the stars
And wishing upon them all
I cannot handle this distance
This inescapable desert
Barren and frigid
Sweltering and surreal
That exists between us
If I were point A on a map
And B were my destination
Would you be there for me?
Waiting and meticulously gauging
The miles I ought traverse
In a broken down charter
You " my stellar cartographer
And I the desperate man
On the oldest-of-them-all mission
Hoping that time would pass
As quickly as the burn
Of the wax I feel 
Dripping down my arm
Causes me to blister
I am holding candles to the stars
And wishing upon them all
Sear the words into me
On my scar-riddled chest 
And just above
My naked left breast
Stain my soul with your whisper
I am so impatient
So impatiently listening
For any of the saccharine song
That might ever so softly escape
Your crimson-pressed lips
I am holding candles to the stars
And wishing upon them all
Breathe three words into me
And grant me life from this 
Cursed existence I have led
Allow me precious moments
To breathe without fear
Repeating your promise
As therein I find true solace
Within your sacred beauty
Within your seraph’s wings
I am holding candles to the stars
And I’m wishing upon them all
And I’m waiting for you
Waiting for you, love,
Waiting for you to fall
© Brian Milici
April 6, 2015
May you always find your smile.

© 2015 Brian


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This stanza is my favorite:
"Breathe three words into me

And grant me life from this

Cursed existence I have led

Allow me precious moments

To breathe without fear

Repeating your promise

As therein I find true solace

Within your sacred beauty

Within your seraph’s wings"--I love the flow here and the unique writing of your words
capturing true emotions.
Then, you follow with your ending stanza that says it all
and more!
Nice write and inspiring thoughts.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brian

8 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Josie. I really enjoy your writing and the feedback you give is always a true highli.. read more
Josie E. Cook M. A.

8 Years Ago

You are welcome.



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This stanza is my favorite:
"Breathe three words into me

And grant me life from this

Cursed existence I have led

Allow me precious moments

To breathe without fear

Repeating your promise

As therein I find true solace

Within your sacred beauty

Within your seraph’s wings"--I love the flow here and the unique writing of your words
capturing true emotions.
Then, you follow with your ending stanza that says it all
and more!
Nice write and inspiring thoughts.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brian

8 Years Ago

Thanks so much, Josie. I really enjoy your writing and the feedback you give is always a true highli.. read more
Josie E. Cook M. A.

8 Years Ago

You are welcome.
"Sear the words into me
On my scar-riddled chest
And just above
My naked left breast
Stain my soul with your whisper
I am so impatient
So impatiently listening
For any of the saccharine song
That might ever so softly escape
Your crimson-pressed lips"

I loved the whole piece, but this part was definitely my favorite. So beautifully written!

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

GreenEyedPoet

8 Years Ago

Haha I'll never tell! :P
Brian

8 Years Ago

It has worked! You have given everything away!

I'm a Sicilian. ;)
GreenEyedPoet

8 Years Ago

Have not! Lol.

What does that mean? Lol
When I read the title and the first few lines, I immediately thought of an event that happens during the winter around here every year. It's Brookgreen Gardens' Night of a Thousand Candles. It's a beautiful event; I've been 3 or 4 times.

Anyways, back to your poem:
You are remarkably talented. It's one of those poems that just makes one sigh with agreement. Beautiful work, Brian.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brian

8 Years Ago

Aw, well, I thank you for the most incredible and equally undeserved compliments! It means a lot. read more
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Awestruck romantic write!! I love the passion and the alluring imagery. Some burning wishing candles you've got to compete with the stars :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brian

8 Years Ago

I'll give you a nickel to hear which flavors you're absolutely craving haha.
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8 Years Ago

ahh, not a penny anymore? bah! relentless inflation!
Brian

8 Years Ago

Isn't a nickel better than two cents?

I'd give you a penny for your thoughts, but I f.. read more
Wow this is such a beautifully magical. I love the scenery you have created as well as your choice of words and lingo. Its so littered with solitude and desolate loneliness. I can really relate to these feelings. And I think that the way you ended it was magnificent.

Waiting for you to fall.

Keep up the good work. Stay inspired.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Brian

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Kristan! I appreciate it. I'd love it if all of them were so easy to write, but sometimes.. read more

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