Extinguishing A Mood

Sometimes I burn a candle,

a saviour in a storm.

It dances in a pool of wax

to give my spirit warmth.

At times I play at teasing

to keep myself amused,

by breathing on its lucent flame,

I'm sure it feels confused.

Where do I want those shadows

to fall within the room?

Where do I want the brightened flame

to lift the late night gloom?

When all around is darkness,

the flicker of this friend,

eliminates the brooding thoughts

that randomly descend.

I praise the light you offer,

the solitude I choose,

but most of all I praise you for

extinguishing my blues.

Reviews

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

This is another great favourite for me! Your words have for me, worked uniquely here, to personify the candle in such an amazing way that I identify with it like someone I love. Some people too, provide such solace, company, amusement, assurance and light. Kudos to you Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Dhara. Pleased this poem spoke to you. I appreciate your visits so much.
read moreThank you so much Dhara. Pleased this poem spoke to you. I appreciate your visits so much.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

It was a pleasure for me Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dhara :)

[George David Hope]

Such a lovely poem....the flickering of a flame in a dark room....brings images flowing to mind. Really liked and thanks for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Hello David. Hope all is well with you. Thank you so much for your lovely review.

Chris

[Ryan K. M.]

Evokes a feeling of loneliness for sure. I can picture a room only lit by this candle. A big room with only one person in it. I liked the line "by breathing on its lucent flame, I'm sure it feels confused." Gave me flashbacks to when I was a kid blowing on a lit candle only so little that it wouldn't go out.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Ryan, pleased to meet you on my page. Many thanks for your review. I appreciate and welcome your visit.

Chris

[kitty]

I sense nostalgia here Christine.. the sort I too have experitnced. thank you for sharing this lovely piece!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review kitty. Pleased you enjoyed my lines.

Chris

[kitty]

Anytme!This sit has much to offer. Lets hope we will be able to post continually.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

It is wonderful when we find a light at the end of the tunnel even if it doesn't stay lit forever ...it's still a blessing :) Strength and love Chris for all your woes! Blessed be!

[Chris Shaw]

How thoughtful your response Queenie. Many blessings on you dear poet.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Amazing poem Chris loved the candle as a company, comforter and friend. Sadly sometimes that is the only companion for some people in this massive planet called earth. Tragic and true. Beautifully expressed. And thank you for sharing Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dawn for your lovely uplifting review.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

To extinguish a dark mood, one does not necessarily need a candle. A good friend can be the light we need to soothe the darkness. The personification of the candle in this one is brilliant, Christine. I liked it. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**for your thoughts. Very much appreciated.

Chris

[Dave]

I'm entranced watching the flickering flame of your candle. Being reminded that even though it may be a single candle it gives off a beautiful light.

Thank you - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. I love a dancing candle. I find the flickering flames quite mesmerising.

read moreThank you Dave. I love a dancing candle. I find the flickering flames quite mesmerising.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

This poem packs romance, beauty and softness. I can take it metaphorically or literally. I'm assured of the saying:" Better to burn a candle than to curse darkness." Some special people do burn our blues and change our harsh moods.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami. Your visit and thoughts much appreciated.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.

[A hare off]

Exceptional rhyme and meter. A song like quality embraces your poem today. I enjoyed this.

[Davidgeo]

This is very well constructed. Very intellectually emotive as well. Kinda reminds me of Platos cave allegory.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dave. Not familiar with Plato's cave allegory. Will have to take your word for that. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Then I'm even more impressed... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_Cave