A Flickering Candle
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Last published Tue, May 31, 2016
A Flickering Candle©
A Flickering candle ......... standing alone,
upright, solitary against the wall
heralding warmth that welcomes
One and All
sending shadows, dancing
which entice
wrapping strands of Light
surrounding ones deeper soul
A Flickering candle ....... standing alone
encouraging , ...... welcoming
souls that hold
thoughts of Love
and Peace within
A flickering light bringing warmth
to One and All
A Flickering candle ......... standing alone
wax dripping ....... slowly down
forming puddles of hardened wax
to solid base
Giving warmth from a candle flame
to those who need the comfort
from within
A flickering candle ......... standing alone
being offered
by a gentle hand
offering the warmth
to One and All
within this space
So .... to all those
who note the flickering candle
within the nook
We welcome You
to the warmth within
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