The Candle

Written for the Creative Poetry group: using the words flame, imprint, quiver, arrow, pursue, contrive, subjugate, ambrosial, voluptuous, indulgent

have you ever stared into the depths

of a candle flame for such a time

you could see the imprint quiver still

dancing even when you shut your eyes

have you ever dared to just inhale

the ambrosial scent of molten wax

and contrived to pursue fantasies

hidden long inside indulgent thoughts

have you ever cared enough to love

subjugated self to other's want

succumbed to voluptuous intent

felt that arrow shot into your heart

and are you then besotted and sure

so prepared to give it all away

for the one who lights the candle true

just to guide and show your soul the way

Reviews

[Danger Kitty]

:-)

[blakjassy]

This is breathtakingly beautiful. The emotion and sentiment contained within these words are lovely. It is so simple and yet not... I feel that my words cannot possibly do it justice.

[Tasha]

This was amazing Brad, and such a great use of the words. Wonderful piece.
♥ Ta'Shandra