One Flame

One Flame

A Poem by Shayna Joyce
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My desire is a candle
a small, lemongrass scented wax
that burns so tall the stars cry
that shines so bright the sun dissolves  

A candle so compact, yet eternal
consistent and passionate,
never slowing down, or giving in
not even towards the bitter end 

Because there's only one flame  
one path, one match,
that will allow you to burn yourself
melt away, and feel warmth 

Yet this is the biggest tragedy of all
to reach the core
to touch the blue flame
is the agony that a glow carries 

Yet this catastrophe, this suffering, makes you feel alive
all this calamity is worth your destiny

© 2017 Shayna Joyce


Author's Note

Shayna Joyce
Photo credit: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QeRaBvDdedo/UG5q4tKyiVI/AAAAAAAAAKk/FCsW_rT6N8c/w800-h800/Candle%252BArt.jpg

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Loved these lines.. "there's only one flame,
one path, one match"

Beautiful poem. It reminds me `bout the raged temptations of love which`s, of course, a flame having one path (which`s reaching to heart) and one match (giving a pleasure to soul). Excellent poem!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Your candle carries the glow of love and romance. Its two sides so to speak. Bravo...........

Posted 10 Years Ago


I like that is has to do with a candle! Well done!

Posted 10 Years Ago


A candle so compact, yet eternal,
Consistent and passionate,
Never slowing down, or giving in,
Not even towards the bitter end.

A beautiful verse with fine art. Loved it much.

Posted 10 Years Ago


there's only one flame,
one path, one match,
That will allow you to burn yourself,
melt away, and feel warmth.

~~~ So touchable lines ~~~

Yeah, this`s a great free verse write but there`s so much glory of life`s hidden behind the words. Every line`s speaking up to me something about revealing the thoughts ~~~ the creations of life with words ~~~ through muses over the oceans ~~ I enjoyed reading this thoughtful piece!

Great job! Lovely!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Hi!
There's a mellow tone surrounding like a warm aura in your piece that it almost feels like I am sitting very near to a lighted candlestick, and all the emotions and sentiments just come rushing into my head. It has all its colors. However, I am a bit confused about the transition of objects within the stanzas. For one time, it is very lucid that you are using the candle/candle flame as a metaphor, and then it shifts to another object which is love/love experience. Although, I really get the whole picture, and am amazed by it.

Thank you for sharing!

Posted 10 Years Ago


Shayna Joyce

10 Years Ago

The candle is suppose to be a symbol of how love is a blessing and a curse, but it's worth the burn... read more

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Added on May 12, 2014
Last Updated on November 15, 2017
Tags: Candle, lemon, grass, desire, wax, stars, sun, cry, eternal, passion, passionate, bitter, path, match, tragedy, burn, core, blue, flame, agony, love, suffering, destiny


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