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Candle Of The Soul
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Candle Of The Soul |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
~*~ CANDLE OF THE SOUL ~*~ I watched a candle Penetrate the darkness Through the windows of my soul... I felt the winds that Threatened to extinguish The graceful dance Upon the wick of hope ~*~ Passionately kissing The lips of chance ~*~ Embracing it's illusiveness In the warmth of faith... Absorbing it's breath of deliverance ~*~ Into the dying heartbeat of forgiveness... The candle shimmered softly In innocent elegance... Illuminating the corners of the past That were left behind ~ * ~ but not forgotten... Haunting threads of pain Glistening in cobwebs of fear and shame... From corner to corner Of the ceiling of regret ~*~ ~*~ Revealing ~*~ A mysterious creation that Hovers almost invisibly... Waiting to trap and devour Untainted emotions of trust and compassion... Attempting to penetrate the forbidden Passages of yesterday's secrets. ~*~ and teardrops fall relentlessly ~*~ As doorways to the soul are opened By the Grace of God... From this house of pain I walk Towards the majestic ballet of graceful light Shimmering carelessly upon the wick of life's promises... Shadows of inspiration dance upon the walls of Time..... And the warmth of this tiny drop of radiance Elates my spirit ~*~ And awakens sleeping dreams That had forgotten how to fly... Dancing within the golden hues of inspiration Free at last from the cobwebs of misery... Beside the candle of my soul ~*~ The windows of life are opened Beckoning the breezes of the seas of destiny To breathe life into this sinking vessel... And fill the darkness with serene reflections Of the face of the silver moon... And the eyes of the stars that are Always watching... Always dancing... Always shining... From a beautiful place that awaits so patiently to embrace us. ~*~ ...AND, YES... ~*~ I lit the candle That penetrated the darkness Through the windows of my soul... Desiring to feel the winds that Brushed gently across my face... That gracefully danced Upon the wick of hope ~*~ Passionately kissing The lips of chance ~*~ Embracing it's illusiveness In the warmth of faith… Absorbing it's breath of deliverance ~*~ Into the dying heartbeat of forgiveness ~*~ ...the candle of the soul...is eternal...~*~ ...the candle of the soul...is calling...... ...can you hear the whispers of the flames of destiny..... ...it beckons you to the realms of your dreams.............. ~*~ EMBRACE IT, DANCE BESIDE IT, AND KEEP THE CANDLE BURNING ~*~ |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
All of this in a flickering candle flame . . . only in a poet's soul. I enjoyed this, Martha. Thank you. |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Thank you Krawdad, for you gracious words of support. A poet's heart certainly beats to the tune of a different drum. ~*~ smiles ~*~ Your kindness is much appreciated. Have a wonderful evening! Smiles, always, Martha |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Dear Martha that was simply beautiful like your soul that is the candlelight to find a lot of us our way! This is yet another one of yours I have printed so one day my Granddaughter will see what wonderful people her Gramma once knew and loved.  Your lights shines for all to see! Love, Sharon p.s. I can't get in to edit your poem and put a pretty picture but really you don't need one your words paint a masterpiece. ~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~ |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Thank you all so much for your support and gracious words on my poems. Mysteria..you are the best, my angel friend. I have been limited in my time tonight...Casey's 6th birthday is tomorrow, and my computer decided to declare war on my patience with it's usual antics...however, I prevailed! ~*~smiles~*~ If I have missed thanking anyone, please convey to them I have not overlooked them...and I do intend to spend quite a bit of time here on Saturday..Casey's birthday party on Friday, so I will be away. Love you, Mysteria, and please pass my message along that this site is beautiful, I love it...and I will be making a complete and total transition from the other place to this place very soon! Blessings and smiles to you, Martha |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I enjoyed reading your poem Martha..James |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Martha Honey...you just did tell everyone! You see by posting on your own poem you are telling the "whole wide world"! No more emails unless you wish to say something privately that the others should not share in. You are just too cute you know that! He he...have a nice time until Saturday x o ~*~A poet is someone who reads more than they write ~*~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Martha~ This is just so very spiritually heartfelt. 'I lit the candle That penetrated the darkness' I also am a candle-lighter that others may come and share in the light. Thank you for this gift of your thoughts to carry me into this day. *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
aaawwwww now look what you have done I have to go write some more ...........nice to share your work |
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helen smith Member
since 2001-03-12
Posts 240 |
aaawwwww now look what you have done I have to go write some more ...........nice to share your work |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
Wow this is amazing!  I really enjoyed this! One of your best - into the library this goes! Take care, Melissa~ |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
this is superb. . . I love it. . . indeed your candle does burn brightly for all to see. . . ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Thank you all so much for your gracious and kind comments. I am sorry for the delay in getting here, I am at work with no access to the net Monday through Friday until after 6:00. This is a wonderful site with many wonderful people. Thank you so much for the warm and wonderful reception, and thank you for supporting my work. Blessings and smiles to you, Martha |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Martha, May your candle always burn brightly. This was spectacular!!! Lone Wolf Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
Very nice... enjoyed muchly. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Martha, You have a very bright candle. Wonderful writing, Enjoyed. |
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