Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

I think the hospital church is scary too. But you can have some fun in the cafeteria or just eat. Nice poem. It seems calming. And I think red is the color of love. Nice.

 Comment Written 09-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 09-Oct-2013

Thank you snnilicious. The cafeteria wasn't bad.

Comment from marycec

Excellent

Beautiful. In the light of recent postings this simple prayer speaks for itself. I hope everything went well and healing process has started.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013

Thank you Nary.

Comment from amanda98653

Excellent

Although brief, it's still very meaningful.

A poem doesn't have to be long for it to be beautiful.

"While I wait
Expectantly
This candle burns
For YOU "

I've always been fascinated by the multiple symbolic meanings which a candle embodies:

wax - pure flesh or humanity, wick - soul, light - love, divinity, flame - godhead, fire - obedience

The candle symbolizes light in the darkness of life especially individual life

I am certain that this poem is for someone you truly love.

God bless

Amanda

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013

Thank you so very much Amanda. Yes, for my wife who is having back surgery today.

Comment from Preston McWhorter

Excellent

Hi, Treischel,
Excellent short free versel. The whole poem is a metaphor expressing ones love and worry for a significant other who has undergone an ordeal.
Preston

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013

Thank you Preston

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I liked the vagueness of this one, Treischel. For me, that was part of its appeal.

This "vigil" could be for anyone, anywhere in the world. There is plenty human suffering to go around...

Nice job, my friend!

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013

Thank you Dean.

reply by Dean Kuch on 08-Oct-2013

Yep...

Comment from 9999pool

Excellent

There is a candle burning for all of us.
Till it is time to be called home, we will remain vigil until the light becomes no more and our life begins another journey. In the meantime, may the light always shine bright though it may flicker now and then,
Great write and well penned about the death that all of us have to face one day.
Cheerio, Ritchie. :))

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2013

Thank you Ritchie.

reply by 9999pool on 08-Oct-2013

Welcome Tom.
Have a great week ahead.
cheerio, Ritchie. :))

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Oh, be still, my heart!

To quote Gungalo ... again ... SIGH!

For moi?? :)

What a soulfully romantic gentleman you are, sir!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013

Thank you Sonali.

Comment from Sueellen11

Excellent

Beautifully written,,, so few words,,but a powerful statement,,,

While I wait
Expectantly
This candle burns
For YOU

Just lovely,,well done,,blessings,,sueellen

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013

Thank you Sueellen.

Comment from A TARNISHED KNIGHT

Excellent

So few words but they burn into ones mind and soul Mr.T .. I also will keep that flame burning for you and your wife tomorrow We shall not let it expire
TK

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013

Thank you both My friends.

Comment from Maureen's Pen

Excellent

Dear Tom,
Really liked the simplicity in this work. Short yet with a powerful message. I enjoyed it - prayer like moment to pause.
Thanks for sharing it.
Maureen

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 Comment Written 07-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2013

Thank you Maureen. My wife is having surgery on her back tomorrow. So this is for her, you certainly can identify. I'm certain.

reply by Maureen's Pen on 07-Oct-2013

I'll keep you both in my prayers.
Much healing and light.
Maureen