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VAS
Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2001-04-18 11:14 AM



A Flicker to Allay
Virginia Salter

In the dark of night may dwell demons
In the shadows may lurk evil and pain
Stealthily may wickedness malinger
with intent the life’s blood drain.

Yet a tiny candle, with a wee flicker
can carry a hope, giving light to see
chasing fears into the distance
away from you, from me

As a melody may quiet trepidation
a whistle lift a worried soul
as solace may heal the rift
and once again make us whole

May I find a way to be a candle
a flicker for a loved one lost
a melody lilting through the wood
quelling one who’s tossed

By life and its trials
absurdities and rage
bringing beauty, once again,
as to the desert, purple sage
©April 11, 2000

[This message has been edited by VAS (edited 04-18-2001).]

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2001-04-18 11:50 AM


This was lovely, but the last line...for some reason, didn't seem to belong...perhaps I just need to read again....
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Member Rara Avis
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2 posted 2001-04-18 12:19 PM


I think your candle does not flicker.  Rather is burns brightly.

Live for love. Without love, you don't live.


VAS
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3 posted 2001-04-18 12:23 PM


Thank you both.  Sunshine, I've placed commas to better show what I meant...may I bring a flicker to one's heart as purple sage does to the desert.  To me, purple sage is a bright spot in the desert.  
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