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Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

0 posted 2010-04-04 01:14 PM

I still have a candle unlit by love
in perfect and pristine condition
and it tempts me sometimes
to find what it takes
to destroy its manner of being.

Nothing, you see, should stand unlit
by love’s so enflamed desire
but it happens some times
when we choose not to touch
and know of the sizzle, snap, pop,
of the dead now come to life.

Maybe I will and maybe I won’t
because there’s beauty in the unused
standing still, silent, and waiting,
and waiting and waiting and waiting.

But even beauty needs to fulfil
its complete and utter potential
so perhaps it’s an act of cruelty
that denies a candle its flame.

More likely, I think, a lack of courage
for to despatch the perfect untouched
into the realms of memory
an act for only those who can know
memories of the sizzle, snap, pop,
live on for ever and ever.

I looked at that candle today
and I’ll look tomorrow again
in the hope that cruelty will one day beget
a courageous and honourable act!

Helen / 4 April 2010

Inspired-8
Member

since 2008-04-14

Posts 311
Pluto

1 posted 2010-04-04 03:14 PM

"Maybe I will and maybe I won’t
because there’s beauty in the unused
standing still, silent, and waiting,
and waiting and waiting and waiting."

"But even beauty needs to fulfil
its complete and utter potential
so perhaps it’s an act of cruelty
that denies a candle its flame."
Beautiful write!

cheers
vic

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

2 posted 2010-04-04 05:38 PM

Thanks, Vic! Glad you enjoyed.

Helen

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2010-04-06 01:58 PM

Light that candle, dear Helen! And gaze into the flame and read its message!

I almost identify with the candle ... all that waiting for your courage gives a feel of dust.

Great write, really enjoyed it!

Love,
Margherita

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

4 posted 2010-04-06 02:10 PM

Hi, Margherita. Some things need to be "set alight" and others not. What if I light the candle and it screams out in agony? Nope, can't risk getting that kind of a message.

Love
Helen

steavenr
Member Elite

since 2003-11-17

Posts 4058

5 posted 2010-04-06 02:16 PM

"even beauty needs to fulfill
its complete and utter potential"

...loved this especially, loved it all...

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

6 posted 2010-04-06 02:23 PM

Thanks, steavenr. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Helen

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7 posted 2010-04-06 04:57 PM

Yo dear Helen,

Courage is always required to approach the unknown. Go for it. Love is always an odd mixture of agony and delight.

Love Bobby

The Lady
Member Rara Avis

since 2005-12-26

Posts 7634
The Southwest

8 posted 2010-04-09 01:28 AM

risk it all for the light Helen
there is no other risk worth taking
and no life worth living without the risk

this is an amazing poem
I love the metaphor and meter

Honeybunch
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-29

Posts 7115
South Africa

9 posted 2010-04-09 04:33 AM

Thanks you, Bobby and Kate.

I have the courage and the match but the candle is so well protected by unfounded perceptions.

Helen

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