Friday, August 20, 2010


i have snuffed out this candle,
again and again,
determined to live
without the light it casts.
i don't see the shadows
when it's dark.

eventually

enough stumbling,
groping,
hoping,
reignites it,
long enough
to gather
bearings.
then the leaning over,
exhaling,
exterminating.

brief solace.
i will let you light it now.
when you are ready
for the shadows.

3 comments:

Tom Atkins said...

Such a nice verse of love, life, faith... so many things in life.

bluemountainmama said...

thank you, tom...

cyclopseven said...

Candlelight symbolizes sustainable hope and faith in rejuvenation of life. Excellent.