The noblest object must be the candle.
For it burns slowly, gradually, happily.
Softening with it's own glow,
This is its life.
It lives through others,
It lives for others.
All it receives in return is a feeling.
Learn from the burn, and appreciate the smallest things.
A contest entry
- Flying Solo by Dalaney.
1000 points, ended March 12, 25 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Be a candle!
Comments
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Next time I light a candle I will make sure to thank it for being so selfless

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Learn from the burn......ahh, very wise words and such a lovely entry!
Thank you very much for considering this contest. Love, Lane




