The Courtship of a CandleA Poem by shallimarRoseIn the courtship of a candle there's a dance
within the flame, there's the light of
sweet seduction, there's the glimmer
of restrain...
In the courtship of
a candle there's a warm
embracing glow. there's a yes
inside the flicker, in the shadows
there's a no...
In the courtship of
the candle there's two flames
that can't entwine. there's the promise
of fine burgundy the taste of
bitter wine.
In the courtship of
a candle, there's a glow of
amber-green. there's a hope of
things foreshadowed, there's a fear of
things unseen...
In the courtship of
a candle there's an every
glowing hue. It's the thought of
things that might have been, and a love we never
knew...
© bj Smith aka shallimarRose For more shallimarRose Poetry titles visit my table of contents in my blog...
© 2013 shallimarRoseAuthor's Note
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Added on August 7, 2013Last Updated on September 15, 2013 Tags: courtship, love, star-crossed, lovers, hope, dreams, shallimarRose, Poetry Author
shallimarRoseF W, WAAboutI am a singer, writer, poet, dreamer, believer..... I am an unconventional poet who has been writing rhyme since the age of five. I enjoy all styles of poetry. I write by ear not syllable count .. more..Writing
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