Lucifer

Lucifer means "bringing light", derived from Latin lux "light" and ferre "to bring".

In life, some people light candles,

Some people blow them out.

Some bring about the darkness,

Some you can’t see without.

Some spread the light like wildfire.

Some like ice the fire extinguish.

Some hold on like vultures to power,

Some with kindness all powers relinquish.

Don’t blow at my flame, candle-blower,

Your efforts won’t bring forth the night.

Stop trying to blow out my candles,

My darkness won’t bring you the light.

Reviews

[Ballpark Frank]

Very well done. There is a lot of mental healthful comments here. Stay the course! Don't let the b******s get you down.

[@_av_poetry]

I wrote it when I was being treated horribly at work. I quit and it was the best decision ever. :)

[Ballpark Frank]

Wow.....I can relate to that. I really don't handle bullying well. I seem to invite it by being accommodating then when I get bullied I respond too strong. Its amazing I haven't 'gone postal '. Lol

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

It was really an impactful read your last two lines Stop trying to blow out my candles, My darkness won’t bring you the light. Hats Off!

Keeping writing the tenderness of your thoughts
It really wipes out the sorrowsness of readers heart :)

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you :)

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You are most Welcome:)

[Robert Trakofler]

There is a splendid irony in that definition... Lucifer "bringer of light" as if illumination was ever truly a thing of evil, could it be that the powers that be preferred our collective shadowed existences to that of truth and understanding? hmm makes a Bunny ponder!!! clever clever clever write

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you understood my hidden meaning.

[Chris Shaw]

We make our own light. May your candle forever burn brightly my friend. Keep away from those who will have you in darkness.

Chris

[@_av_poetry]

Aww thank you Chris. :)

[Paul Bell]

That sort of gives Lucifer a break for now, but you're right, the light belongs to you.

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you for reading Paul. Much appreciated.