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

[Ama May Cooper]

A interesting interpretation of a candle, very elegant adn beautiful. Delicatly written , the different stages of a flame well represented and well told.
Clear start, undertandable and well written.

[Vinod Kumar U K]

Nice Candle flame dancing with the breeze.......

[ASMIDEEP]

Our names are quite similar.

Its a wonderful poem. Its very inspiring. Its like a theme poem for us 'The Candles'.

[Coyote Poetry]

So beautiful . Your description was amazing. I read the poem a few times. You can write a poem. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Nish Nish the Fish]

what an inspiring poem!
the title drew me in especially, "a candle in the wind"
i never thought of such a thing!
great metaphor and just beautiful!!

its going on my faves :)

[Spoken]

you've carried out this metaphor so beautifully. I could feel the warmth in your words as you write from the depths of your wisdom. A well written piece is one that appears effortless by the creator but one that is really able to be matched. (matched.. candle.. get it? yeah i'm lame like that)

[Wildecat]

This is a magnigicient poem, very well penned, a pleasure to read your poetry.

[Arthur Crow]

This is a beautiful magnetic spill that leaves the reader with a sense of thoughtful wonder..
Very good word crafting in every line, much enjoyed the mood and imagery.

[JRB]

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, this is what i would have said, nice write keep up the work,
Jan/uisiom

[Spat Queen]

I like the way this can be construed as symbolic of lifes fragile natur; dependant on the shelter of the 'cupped hands' of a love or of love. This piece has warmed me on a day where the wind has a chill, as I can see it has done for many others. I love candles, thanks for allowing me to celebrate them with this scintillating piece.