A Candle Burns
an octogram for Maureen150 total reviews
Comment from rosehill (Wendy)
A piece for her family to treasure always. Your gift, in the concrete sense, will always be a reminder to keep hope in your days and of all who hold "lit s candle" for their Maureen. Your intangible "gift" is to touch hearts in a way we all wish we could. A ten star work if such were possible. - Wendy
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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A piece for her family to treasure always. Your gift, in the concrete sense, will always be a reminder to keep hope in your days and of all who hold "lit s candle" for their Maureen. Your intangible "gift" is to touch hearts in a way we all wish we could. A ten star work if such were possible. - Wendy
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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Wendy, thank you so much for your generous response to this poem. :-) Brooke
Comment from Goodauthor
This was a smooth flowing, well written poem, and proper grammar added a emphasis to a already strong message.
The spirit is indeed the candle that burns within every heart, bringing warmth, peace, and then knowledge that knowledge that our path is right.
I enjoyed the read.
LJ
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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This was a smooth flowing, well written poem, and proper grammar added a emphasis to a already strong message.
The spirit is indeed the candle that burns within every heart, bringing warmth, peace, and then knowledge that knowledge that our path is right.
I enjoyed the read.
LJ
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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Goodauthor, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from catch22
HI Brooke, this is very beautiful and a fitting tribute to Maureen. It has a gentle strength--much like the poet this poem is dedicated to. Excellent use of iambic meter in the octogram form, and uplifting message that I hope her family will be able to read. Do they have access to FS? Beautiful write.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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HI Brooke, this is very beautiful and a fitting tribute to Maureen. It has a gentle strength--much like the poet this poem is dedicated to. Excellent use of iambic meter in the octogram form, and uplifting message that I hope her family will be able to read. Do they have access to FS? Beautiful write.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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Gail, thank you so much :-) Yes, her family read and reviewed this poem - they have been posting almost daily updates to her profile status :-) Brooke
Comment from Dean Kuch
A stunning and beautifully written tribute to our dear Maureen, Brooke.
This read a bit like a Rondeau, or a Rondel poem in it's style and the way in which it was composed.
Whatever the format utilized, it was a touching ode to a wonderful and very brave lady.
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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A stunning and beautifully written tribute to our dear Maureen, Brooke.
This read a bit like a Rondeau, or a Rondel poem in it's style and the way in which it was composed.
Whatever the format utilized, it was a touching ode to a wonderful and very brave lady.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014
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Dean, thanks so much :-) Brooke
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Always a pleasure, Brooke. :}
Comment from lynglyng
This poem is very well written. It has great rhyme and flow. I enjoyed reading it. You create an emotional feel with your great descriptive words that you chose. Thank you for sharing,.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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This poem is very well written. It has great rhyme and flow. I enjoyed reading it. You create an emotional feel with your great descriptive words that you chose. Thank you for sharing,.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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lynglyng, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Sanku
The poignancy in these lines made me sit quiet for some time ,think about Maureen who is struggling between this world and the other.May be all our prayers would help her to tide over this time and come back."the heart knows more than thought discerns -a candle burns'-I am deeply touched by this line. i liked the phrase 'theft of light'and the idea of the spark existing during the days of doubt.It is the spark from the Universal Soul that keeps us alive and in touch with Him.
Thank you for posting it .
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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The poignancy in these lines made me sit quiet for some time ,think about Maureen who is struggling between this world and the other.May be all our prayers would help her to tide over this time and come back."the heart knows more than thought discerns -a candle burns'-I am deeply touched by this line. i liked the phrase 'theft of light'and the idea of the spark existing during the days of doubt.It is the spark from the Universal Soul that keeps us alive and in touch with Him.
Thank you for posting it .
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Thank you so very much, Sanku, for your gracious and generous response to this poem. Brooke
Comment from Aussie
Has Maureen passed over? A candle in the dark to light her way or a candle for you to pray. I liked your poem for Maureen and maybe she is still hanging in there. She is being gently rocked by all the prayers and candles lit on this site.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Has Maureen passed over? A candle in the dark to light her way or a candle for you to pray. I liked your poem for Maureen and maybe she is still hanging in there. She is being gently rocked by all the prayers and candles lit on this site.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Kay, thank you so much. No, as of the latest update, she is still hanging in there after another night, and her kids report that the doctors say it is a miracle that she keeps hanging on. :-) Brooke
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Maybe she doesn't want to go home yet? Only the Lord knows why. Luv, K.
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I sure don't pretend to be privy to the answers. :-)
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I sure don't pretend to be privy to the answers. :-)
Comment from ExperiencingLiphe
I loved this because it's not only for Maureen but for everyone in need of a little light. You did a great job with this and Maureen is with us and knows we're posting things and praying for her. I hope she's able to pull through but either way I know she's watching us and smiling upon us. Great job friend
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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I loved this because it's not only for Maureen but for everyone in need of a little light. You did a great job with this and Maureen is with us and knows we're posting things and praying for her. I hope she's able to pull through but either way I know she's watching us and smiling upon us. Great job friend
Comment Written 11-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Thank you so much, Experiencing Liphe :-) Brooke
Comment from rjuselius
this is a lovely piece of poetic art in the honour of maureen! yes, indeed, the candle burns but from both edges so we'll have to pray that it doesn't go out!
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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this is a lovely piece of poetic art in the honour of maureen! yes, indeed, the candle burns but from both edges so we'll have to pray that it doesn't go out!
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 10-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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rebekka, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from MissMerri
Your beautiful poem made me cry. You chose the perfect form for what you wanted to say, then said it so clearly and eloquently and movingly, and in the end, managed to even include a bit of your trademark wisdom..."When reason teaches dark has won, and we've one glimmer, not the sun, the heart knows more than thought discerns--a candle burns." So wise and beautifully spoken.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Your beautiful poem made me cry. You chose the perfect form for what you wanted to say, then said it so clearly and eloquently and movingly, and in the end, managed to even include a bit of your trademark wisdom..."When reason teaches dark has won, and we've one glimmer, not the sun, the heart knows more than thought discerns--a candle burns." So wise and beautifully spoken.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2014
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2014
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Adonna, thank you so very much, my gracious friend. I appreciate your insights and your generosity. Brooke :-)
