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A Torch And A Candle
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A Torch And A Candle |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
A Torch And A Candle I held a candle in the night to try and light my way, obscuring fears of darkness as I lived from day to day. I cupped my hand around the flame deflecting bits of light who's energy diminished fading quickly out of sight. Then someone held a torch so high that light encompassed me and though I walked alone my soul rejoiced the company. I hold a candle in the night, so dim it's flame does glow. But there's a torch of caring leading everywhere I go. Lorene Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me, it will beat the heck out of day before yesterday! |
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Eloise Senior Member
since 1999-11-27
Posts 1096Wyoming |
Lorene, this is so beautiful. It almost sings. Very inspiring.  |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Good to see you back and yes, there is something incredibly comforting about watching flames flickering...I read the following somewhere and it always stayed with me....it may not be verbatim but close I think... "Never be afraid of shadows because it means a light is shining on you" HUGS < !signature--> The grape passes through the press to yield wine. Your life must pass through the press of passion and pain to yield the wine of wisdom.. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 02-10-2000).] |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Very nice. I enjoyed your poem. |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Wonderfully written! Isn't it funny how we cannot see our own flame burning until the torch shines brightly for us? Nicely done! Claire |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Lovely poem! |
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HM3 Member
since 1999-07-15
Posts 169TX |
I liked it! I've done my share of shadow walking and I suppose that's why I am so attracted to shiny things (and people). Work like money doesn't matter, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching... |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Love the poem and the message! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, What Would Jesus Do? |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
OhMe- This is illuminatingly lovely. A candle never shines so bright as when it sheds it's light on the face of a friend. I'm reminded of: 'If everyone lit just one little candle, what a bright world this would be.' Beautiful and so nice to see you here among friends. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Eloise, Thanks, glad you liked it. RG. Thank you. Flames in a fireplace, warmed my soul as well as the room! Mike, Glad you enjoyed it. Meadowmuse, Thanks. would not be easy if we had to depend upon our own light!! HM3, I like shiny people best. WhtDove. Thanks. Marge, My candle is not as bright as I would like for it to be, but I'll let it shine anyway. Thanks |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Nice to see you back |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Lorene, what a beautiful poem. Welcome back. (((((((HUGS))))))) |
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jascanvey Member
since 1999-12-26
Posts 130England |
Aw, this is really sweet. I love it!  |
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JOY 14 Senior Member
since 1999-09-22
Posts 1419Wisconsin USA |
I loved this! Awesome job on this poem, Ohme! Joy Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying, And this same flower that smiles today To-morrow will be dying. -Robert Herrick |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Beautiful poetry, Ohme. I love this piece. I could truly feel the comfort in the torch that's leading you. Michael |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Welcome back, Ohme... There's always a torch with your name on it here at Passions..  |
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Tasi Junior Member
since 2000-02-08
Posts 38Canada |
very comforting : ) Tasi |
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JennyLee Senior Member
since 1999-09-01
Posts 1461Northwestern, NJ. |
I hold a candle in the night, so dim it's flame does glow. But there's a torch of caring leading everywhere I go. Beautiful piece of poetry Ohme Jennifer |
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