Friday, September 08, 2023

Candles

We burn candles in our house.

It's kind of a tradition.

Not so much for the light they give,

Although the glow is nice.

We light them for the cleansing

They provide; the sweet aroma

Of vanilla, lilac, potpourri or spice.

Every fragrance you imagine

In your wildest dreams,

Plus a few of which you're not aware,

Placed in candles, sealed in wax

Until the fire screams,

Insisting you release them in the air.

Slowly melting, softly dying,

Giving of itself;

Flame that flickers, dancing to and fro.

Mesmerizing, hypnotizing

As it casts its spell.

There's something special in a candle's glow.

 

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