Cold flame

Personification of a candle

COLD FLAME

Surrounded by emptiness and silence,

I bring you light when you are in darkness.

Afraid what lies in pitch black room?

I erase your fears.

You carry me along,

I help you seek out things.

You use me and forget,

While I burn for you.

I am no great soul,

I am a candle who lives for you.

My flame keeps me warm,

Because I am surrounded by cold people like you. 

I burn to brighten your day,

I am so selfless.

You blow me when someone else brightens your life,

My flame quivers,

And then I feel cold

I am still ready to burn for you again,

Because I am remembered as the one who lights the darkness. 

Reviews

[Hasventhran Baskaran]

The title itself talks about two contrast things, cold and flame. The way you have symbolized a candle's lifeline with human feelings is really creative.

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much, your words are always awaited.

[Hasventhran Baskaran]

You are welcome

[Raghib]

that was an awesome idea you put up here . can symbolize many things .

[Najam Us Saher]

Yeah, you are right. Thank you so much for reading :)

[wordman]

this could be a metaphor for many things
it was a great read

[Najam Us Saher]

Yes, some people are selfless like a candle.
Thank you very much sir, I am happy that you found it to be great.

[wordman]

you`re welcome

[ElizaB]

Thank you for entering.

I love the title for a start, as well as the undertones of heartache.

[Najam Us Saher]

Because of your contest, I was able to write so. I thank you so much for that 😀

[Anjali]

Wow... I like it about your poems, you make simple things seem so much better.... The examples you use are just so mind blowing! Loved it.

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much for such kind and heartfelt words, I appreciate it :)

[Anjali]

You are very welcome!

[Khazima Zainab]

I'll soothe you and heal you .I'll bring you roses,because I too have been covered with thorns .Rumi
I felt relaxed when I read this quote and I'm feeling the same now .. when I'm reading this poem .

[Najam Us Saher]

I am extremely happy that I made you feel relaxed. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. 😊

[Khazima Zainab]

My pleasure :)

[Avia]

Lovely. I hope you find someone who always appreciates your light.

[Najam Us Saher]

One can always keep hope. Thank you so much for reading :)

[Avia]

Hope is what keeps us alive really, hope that things will get better. My pleasure :)

[Mavericks]

I loved it. You are one new age Poet!

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you very much, you have no idea how I am feeling when such a praise is showered on me. Thank you, means a lot. 😀

[Mavericks]

Yeah, loved the Ying and Yang vibes. Light and Darkness. Loved the flow!

[RhythmOfTheRiver]

Wow... your writings are so meaningful and inspirational...

[Najam Us Saher]

Thank you so much for saying so. I am really happy that you find them meaningful and inspiring. ☺

[apennylate]

A conceptual poem based on the struggling fight of black and white, dark and light, cold and hot... You push me one way, and them mightily yank another on the next line... Personification of a candle... I def' felt like a candle reading this...

[Najam Us Saher]

I am glad to know that you liked this. Thank you very much for stopping by 😀

[apennylate]

You are most welcome...!