First Parable of the Candle (poem) by Fritz Barnes on AuthorsDen

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!