Yin and yang, pro and con, light and dark, countermeasures. Thought-provoking write ...
It isn't many who can write about both with an even hand. Applause.
Dear colleague John, Your poem is very nicely written and it makes sense. To light a candle is in our hand but we do not control those crazy ones who extinguish them. I wrote a poem which could interest you. It is called "The Peasant and the Angel of Death" Thank you for visiting my Den. Emile
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Balance is a close comparison of your views within this poem...whether dark, light...good, evil....there are many choices and decisions throughout life...yet it is always ours, our choice to light candles and find that burning desire to live within the success we create...only we can extinguish our lighted path, for it is He who has made our Destiny....
Beautiful words you share with us John, let the candles continue to burn never letting anyone extinguish them. Thank you for sharing.
Newfie Hugs, Rose
I wouldn't dare extinquish your light and the offer they have of all positives for you. Goodwill and believing is in the energy of this review.
All my best and blessings!
Susan
Keep lighting the candles John as long as there is still a candle to light, enjoyed.
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2007
I like this one John...hopefully no one will extinguish the light. Intersting write, love holly
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2007
A lot of ambiguity going on here . . . Kinda like life . . .
Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2007
The swaying of the human mind......
Continue to light those candles John,and let us hope they continue to burn for a long time to come.
With best regards,
Chris
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It isn't many who can write about both with an even hand. Applause.
Keep in touch,
Sandy
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nice work John.....
Art Sun...
I pray that only God will extinguish my candle. Love the metaphor or the candle.
Kathy
Be safe,
Karen
Newfie Hugs, Rose
Just let them burn out by themselves
Peace be with you
William
Eileen
All my best and blessings!
Susan
Continue to light those candles John,and let us hope they continue to burn for a long time to come.
With best regards,
Chris
As for your ending question: 'the wind, the wind'....
Well done.
Gina
Georg