A candle flame
A poem.20 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
The candle flame is an interesting metaphor for the inspiration that comes to the mind of the writer. Ultimately, the ideas and the gift of writing are from God. I'm glad you acknowledge that in your final stanza. Nicely written poem. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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The candle flame is an interesting metaphor for the inspiration that comes to the mind of the writer. Ultimately, the ideas and the gift of writing are from God. I'm glad you acknowledge that in your final stanza. Nicely written poem. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 12-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Thanks Carol, for these fantastic comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from Nicki.B
This is beautiful Roy. I love this, so meaningful and I'm sure readers will contect to it like I have. It's so lovely also that your inspiration came from a fellow friend/writer. Shelleys work is amazing. Well done, thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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This is beautiful Roy. I love this, so meaningful and I'm sure readers will contect to it like I have. It's so lovely also that your inspiration came from a fellow friend/writer. Shelleys work is amazing. Well done, thanks for sharing.
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Thanks Nicki, for these super comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from estory
This poem has a subdued, almost solemn voice to it, a measured gait, and images of candlelight and trees falling in the forest that seem to speak of the writer persevering and lending his illumination to the world, even as the world passes by in time. It's a complicated vision here, but it works. estory
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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This poem has a subdued, almost solemn voice to it, a measured gait, and images of candlelight and trees falling in the forest that seem to speak of the writer persevering and lending his illumination to the world, even as the world passes by in time. It's a complicated vision here, but it works. estory
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 13-Nov-2024
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Thanks dear friend for these super comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice artwork and presentation, Roy.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-It is a nice feeling to be inspired
by someone else's work and share it.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-Very good opening verses.
-I like the comparison of "endless scenes"
to "roses row on row."
-A very good verse about your writing,
and a very good closing verse.
-Very well done.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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-Nice artwork and presentation, Roy.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-It is a nice feeling to be inspired
by someone else's work and share it.
-You did a good job with your poem.
-Very good opening verses.
-I like the comparison of "endless scenes"
to "roses row on row."
-A very good verse about your writing,
and a very good closing verse.
-Very well done.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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Thanks Pam, for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
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You are very welcome, Roy.
Comment from kahpot
Excellent, and yes, Shelly Kaye is a very memorable writer, our inspiration for words does come from many moments in day-to-day life, and the poems and stories we read on this site certainly inspires me and my muse, very well written****kahpot
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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Excellent, and yes, Shelly Kaye is a very memorable writer, our inspiration for words does come from many moments in day-to-day life, and the poems and stories we read on this site certainly inspires me and my muse, very well written****kahpot
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2024
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Thanks for these excellent comments and a great review, blessings Roy
Comment from ESOSTINE
Yes, writing better can be learned, yet works stand out when inspired. I enjoyed this, dear friend, Roy, much like other works that bear your signature. Have a wonderful Sunday.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Yes, writing better can be learned, yet works stand out when inspired. I enjoyed this, dear friend, Roy, much like other works that bear your signature. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thanks so much for these terrific comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I read your poem, and then your authors notes and went straight over to read the poem that inspired yours. It was lovely, as is yours. Poetry is a personal thing, but sometimes it needs to be written for the world to read, as much of your do. My poems are mainly for children, but some I've posted have come from my heart. Many of those are written for me alone, I have not been able to share them as yet.
You begin your poem well. It is a flicker of light that can bring words from our deepest memories, to twirl and bring to life again. Many, very happy ones, some very sad. But the memory can be looked at again, and perhaps the sadness can be removed after such a time lapse, and replaced with a smile.
I'm glad you were inspired by Shelley's poem, yours is truly lovely. Well done, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I read your poem, and then your authors notes and went straight over to read the poem that inspired yours. It was lovely, as is yours. Poetry is a personal thing, but sometimes it needs to be written for the world to read, as much of your do. My poems are mainly for children, but some I've posted have come from my heart. Many of those are written for me alone, I have not been able to share them as yet.
You begin your poem well. It is a flicker of light that can bring words from our deepest memories, to twirl and bring to life again. Many, very happy ones, some very sad. But the memory can be looked at again, and perhaps the sadness can be removed after such a time lapse, and replaced with a smile.
I'm glad you were inspired by Shelley's poem, yours is truly lovely. Well done, my friend. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Yep, you're absolutely, we can feed off someone else's revelation and it can spark something different, this world and universe is so rich and pregnant with so much poetic wisdom and inspiration, Thank you dear Sandra, blessings Roy
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting thought that the light from a candle sparks the writer's mind which then causes the words to be written, either on a computer or the old way with ink flowing from a pen. God does bless our efforts and encourages us to develop the gifts He has given us.
Wendy
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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An interesting thought that the light from a candle sparks the writer's mind which then causes the words to be written, either on a computer or the old way with ink flowing from a pen. God does bless our efforts and encourages us to develop the gifts He has given us.
Wendy
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thanks Wendy, for these most encouraging comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Yes, I too love shelley's writings, particularly her free verses, and you've been inspired to write a lovely poem, Roy. I loved the candle flame flickering into life the stories and poems. Beautifully done, Roy.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Yes, I too love shelley's writings, particularly her free verses, and you've been inspired to write a lovely poem, Roy. I loved the candle flame flickering into life the stories and poems. Beautifully done, Roy.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 10-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thanks Valda, for these most encouraging comments and review, blessings Roy
Comment from judiverse
I love the imagery of a thought lighting a candle flame. It is great that you give credit to Shelley for providing the spark for your poem.
You have written poems for many years and they come reliably, like chestnuts dropping from trees. IT is divine inspiration that had made it possible for you to write all those wonderful poems. Excellent rhyme, and the presentation is lovely. judi
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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I love the imagery of a thought lighting a candle flame. It is great that you give credit to Shelley for providing the spark for your poem.
You have written poems for many years and they come reliably, like chestnuts dropping from trees. IT is divine inspiration that had made it possible for you to write all those wonderful poems. Excellent rhyme, and the presentation is lovely. judi
Comment Written 09-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2024
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Thanks Judi, for these most encouraging comments and review, blessings Roy