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 :)

[Derekv]

Wow, beautifully written, Chris. You write some of the best poems I've ever seen; thank you for blessing this website with your talent. As always, your imagery is marvelous; you have a beauty to your style that I wish I could even come close to matching. I really enjoy reading your descriptions; they paint such a deep, vivid picture, and I am often pulled into the scenes you create.

Keep up the great work!

-Derekv

[Chris Shaw]

What an awesome review Derek. Thank you so much. It really makes a difference knowing my poetry is appreciated. I sincerely send thanks to you.

Chris

[Derekv]

You're welcome :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ah, I wish I could write something like this as dedication to a friend I love..sadly, all I come up with are ruddy limericks lol
This is lovely, Christine. I admire the way you finish your pieces. Leaves me all warm inside.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dr Y for your very generous review. Very much appreciated. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

I think this is a beautifully written poems.

[Ana Papaya]

*poem......

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ana. All good wishes

Chris

[barleygirl]

BEST POEM I've read all week! I love this. This is a beautiful blend of warm friendship, a beacon of spiritual light, & the basic actual candle at hand. Love your rhyme & rthym as always. Love the way you loosely blend the various aspects of real details & symbolic nuance to create a fulsome & inspiring message (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly Margie. Pleased you enjoyed the read. What an awesome review.

Chris

[emmajoy]

'When all around is darkness, - the flicker of this friend, - eliminates the brooding thoughts - that randomly descend.'

A chink of light in any form is precious.. and, the flicker of a candle is - for me, a reminder that one's never alone, that the candle's flicker is something unseen in- and ex- haling. Some might find that weird, but.. tis what we see in life that matters... in any and all form.s You write beautifully and certainly inspire folk to think and think again.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em. A lighted candle has certainly been a friend to me on many an occasion. Your review is lovely. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

There's an awful lot to be said about light in a dark place, even if it's minute. Probably ingrained in us from eons ago when fire provided warmth and safety, we can't help but feel it's comforting effects to this day. Add "curing the blues" to it's positive qualities.

[Chris Shaw]

How right you are Samuel. They certainly help to cure the blues. I find them so uplifting, a real mood changer.

Chris

[john l smith]

very nicely done about something that not often gets the special attention your poem has just shared
Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. A simple candle, burning brightly, can offer much. A cheap and easy way to lift your spirits when you are feeling glum.

Chris

[Lorry]

I have been a convert to aromatherapy ever since I got sent on a stress managent course. Thinking it another waste of time and money, I was so relaxed I fell asleep before lunch.
My favourite way to stimulate the senses is using a certain fabric spray (i'd tell you the name, but im not paid to advertise) which is cinammon and apple scented...which is ironic, considering its quite christmassy smelling, amd I cant stand xmas :)

[Chris Shaw]

Right Lorry, I'll be looking for cinnamon and apple scented candles. Fabric spray eh? You reckon that's good too? I wouldn't have thought you an aromatherapy geezer. You've just elevated yourself, but as you don:t like Christmas, you're back where you started. What!! You don't like Christmas? Bet you celebrate New Year though :)

Chris

[sette]

there is such a thing called a friend whom you can depend on especially the times when you feel you are all alone and thanks for being one chris

[Chris Shaw]

Dear sette, what a lovely thing to say. Sweet response from you and very much appreciated.
read moreDear sette, what a lovely thing to say. Sweet response from you and very much appreciated.

Chris