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

[James K. Blaylock]

I truly loved this piece. It made me invision a small child, and how they can become weak and feeble if not given love, care and hope. Great write!

[Midnight Shadow]

Beautifully crafted, my friend. The imagery is very active and alive, much like the flame. Wonderfully done.

[laceyjane23]

i really enjoyed this poem! it has the power to mean so many things. especially how we can "flicker and burn" but deep down we are still there! beautiful! keep on writing!
laceyjane

[Tara Jean Olson]

gorgeous!

[REALIZE]

The photos helped the visual obviously, but I with or without them i could still feel it. This was extremily creative and artistic. I love the descriptions as well.

good write

[Cold Coffee Magazine]

I normally don't care for pieces that inculde photo's or songs because I like to use my own imagination but these were a nice touch. I thought this was going to be an Elton John or maybe Marilyn Monroe tribute which would hav ebeen fine but I was pleasantly surprised by the creative power you unleashed here. This is a great write.

Dave

[Carole]

Innovative and creative. The pictures add tremendous impact. I love the warmth that this piece emits.

The wind that makes it flutter
Is the air that nourished the flame
The breeze that made it dance
And leap up in desire.

Beautifully done!

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

I really like this poem ... it speaks of so much more than a candle in the wind ,, some great metaphors and really beautifully written ... the picture adds much warmth to your lovely poem .. very nice..

Chloe
xoxo

Thanks for your review:)

[Travis Lawrence]

Wonderful metaphor. This reminds me of "The Warmth" by Incubus. Your imagery is sharp, it carves the poem into my head. My favorite part was the third stanza:

"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"

There's something sophisticated and romantic about the phrase "myriad shades in the flame". Very well done!

Have a nice day!