AND STILL THE CANDLE BURNED
When first she rose
by the light of a single candle,
she smiled a disparaging smile.
She loved him still,
though on her shoulders sorrow weighed,
worn like a flowing silken shawl.
Her hair now grey,
she wore so well her natures gifts
which providence had provided.
He’d uttered words
against the tenets of his creed
with deep regret upon review.
And she forgave,
as condemnation left her heart
and through it all the candle burned.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Back to the serious stuff . As for the painting quite a few of my works have gone to the States including todays watercolour which was bought as a gift for someone who has the same surname as the village here in middle England - Saddington..
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MICHAEL ~ Great Poem ~ Great Picture ~ Thanks for sharing. Candles signify hope and forgiveness ~ I often light one for Friends in Need when i visit Catholic Churches in the UK and Overseas. Love the Village Painting ~ Like me ~ people will buy an original Work of Art for a plethora of REASONS ! Yours BRIAN. Please check my ALPHABETIC POEM ~ Thanks B
Thanks Brian and unless I've miscounted its based on 4.7.7 - see you've got me at it now !!
Having a consistent meter in a poem is very important especially in recitation. 4 7 7 is good and I noticed the "lilt" as i read it. I am a performance poet ~ Yours BRIAN
Through it all, the candle burned. Great symbolism of continual resignation in life. Not frustration or misery, but a resignation borned out of virtue and "worn like a flowing silken shawl." Great symbolism. Awesome poem. Well expressed.
Thank you RR for your kind comments.
Great pairing of poem and words, Michael.
Thanks for your kind comment
Michael your talent for image and word never fail - a truly delightful painting and read.
Oh bless - thanks so much Fay.
A beautiful painting and a wonderful poem. Love the last stanza!
Thanks so much Christina
Awesome write and awesome picture
Appreciate that Tony - thanks so much.
Welcome
Just superb sir
Absolutely superb...
Thanks, you're very kind
wow! just wow! i was blown away.
Aw gee thanks Janey
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