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 :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Dancing candy, good song and some peace. Always nice. Dear Chris, you create place of personal thoughts and peace. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Coyote. Your visits to my page so very much appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome Chris.

[Pete]

i've always been captivated by candles. something about them transcends all with a spirituality. the light, warmth and soft flicker. have used them many times in storms. used to look forward to storms when i was young so that we could use them. very warming, illuminating thoughts ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pete. If I'm on a downer I always light a candle. I love to watch the flicker of that dancing flame. Your visit very much appreciated.

Chris