Candle Poem by M.J. Lemon

Candle

Rating: 5.0

one day
and that
day may come
when holding up a candle
in an atmospheric river
might cause the flame
to scrape

the underbelly of
the darkest clouds

but is that day here?
Will it come?
or is what is called faith

the balm of magical thinking
leaving us in despair
but, at least,
distracted

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Richard Wlodarski 30 October 2023

Although your incredibly powerful poem needs nothing to complement it, listening to both versions of Melanie's Lay Down (Candles In The Rain) was truly an incredible experience! If not for your poem, I would not have come across the 2nd version. Thanks, M.J. for the memorable experience!

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M.J. Lemon 03 November 2023

Thank you, Richard! Thank you for bringing up Candles in the Rain. Brilliant, Richard. That was truly inspired. I'll be experiencing that great work tonight, after far too long.

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LeeAnn Azzopardi 18 October 2023

A powerful poem MJ TFS

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M.J. Lemon 24 October 2023

Much appreciated, LeeAnn. Thanks for reading.

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M.J. Lemon 22 October 2023

Thank you for reading, LeeAnn.

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