The Candle

by Angela Lussier

I sit and watch the candle glow
It draws me close and lets me know
All it's secrets old and new
Oh so bright and oh so true
She tells me that she serves to shine
A light on yours, a light on mine
To bring forth warmth
Never to cause pain
But be careful not to
Invade her flame
She dances in the blowing wind
Never knowing when her time may end
By a drop of rain or a gust too strong
Or the hand of someone who's gone wrong
Her tears of wax may cease for then
But a greater power will light her flame again
I sit and watch the candle glow - it draws me close and lets me know
All her secrets old and new and then she whispers - I am you