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First Parable of the Candle
by Fritz Barnes → (All Poetry by Fritz Barnes)
  
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Though candle wicks are meant for burning,
Here's I lesson that I'm learning...
If you light both ends someday
The candle quickly melts away.



(Please see my other candle parable under "Articles." Thanks.)

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 Reviews of "First Parable of the Candle"
Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on January 29, 2008
There are candles - and candles. Are you a dollar store candle or a high-quality, long-burning gift store candle?
Generally, it's a bad idea to light one at both ends, but then there are those periods when we can't seem to help it--we are just overwhelmed with obligations, and that's when the flame reveals what we're made of.

Connie

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
Short, sweet, but packed with profundity.

Reviewed by Mary Deal
Reviewed on January 22, 2003
A poetic way of putting it.

Reviewed by Charlotte Spurrill (Reader)
Reviewed on December 11, 2002
i liked this. very simple stlye and very short--this makes it easy to read! :) :) Reminds me of one of those rhyming morals like "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy".

Reviewed by Cles Wilson
Reviewed on September 23, 2002
Bravo!!

Reviewed by Michael Curry
Reviewed on August 27, 2002
The most powerful truths are the simplest. Nice one!

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on August 21, 2002
...proving once again.. few words can speak volumes! great write. katy.

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
Excellent parable brought out by your write here Fritz. Hope the vacation wasn't too hectic for you.
Amor

Reviewed by Ed Lupinacci (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
yea but then you are left with a lump of melted wax
well at least that is what happens to me when i try to burn it at both ends.


Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
Lot of wisdom in few words!

Reviewed by Sailor Neptune (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
Wonderful.

Reviewed by Dens Dreamweaver (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
This is so true Fritz... a parable I truly do need to learn....

Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)
Reviewed on August 2, 2002
very quotable.

Reviewed by Masarat Daud (Reader)
Reviewed on August 1, 2002
Very true and it does carry a lot of meaning in our lives. Let the candle burn only at one end... ;)

Reviewed by Linda Hill
Reviewed on August 1, 2002
Short but hss alot of meaning! I love candles.

Reviewed by Claywoman (Reader)
Reviewed on August 1, 2002
Are being so busy you feel like a dog chasing his tale? we've missed you Fritz...Hope you come home soon!


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