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

[Damian Alan Gray]

Few poems have made me cry. This one made me sob uncontrollably. I can't begin to explain how this affected me other than to say that my heart and soul have been wrenched from reality. You are a phenomenal poet.

[fireblossom]

Life is like this candle isn't it? Very compelling this poem of life. Candles represent us so well; beautiful yet fragile fed by the forces that will one day snuff the light of this place.

As a writer you interest me now. That is a complement sweet queen poet.

[shadadakiya]

very pretty and sweet and warm nice write

[Brette Medb]

This was amazing! I loved the metaphors and the imagery. Great write.

Brette

[Nithin.R.S]

the poem remainded me of what i do when wind blows and candle is burning.Watching a candle while burning is a beautiful spectacle,the shades as you said,the steady glow of it till all the wax melts.So many things are there to be noticed and for someone who wish to break the darkness yet wish to enjoy the slow passage of time,watch a candle burning..Nice poem.

[lAcEy_LoO's Poems Site]

Very powerful and beautiful!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[Emily B]

I love the light. The dance of the flame in the wind. It is such a statement of complimentary energies to me that the air feeds the flame may also extinguish it. Lovely write.

[Belinda Rice]

i really like this poem it reminds me of the warmth of the soul to hold it with your hands and not leting anyone blow out the flame that god holds within the soul and heart...its the warmth of loving words and i thank you for sharing it with me this was beautiful....belinda

A very powerful poem with its words kept calm and clear.

There are multiple meanings derivable in this poem, but it gives virtue and personification, it also leaves me Philosophically inspired to realize more interesting things in life.

[An Ordinary Woman]

The wind that makes it flutter
Is the air that nourished the flame
The breeze that made it dance
And leap up in desire... How beautiful this is and so true. I see the many layers and meanings of this poem and think it's quite lovely in both meaning and beauty of the words and images. Wonderful writing sweet friend!