Comment from leather

Excellent

I like poems that are a little off the beaten path; this is not the usual choice. It was a well-written, fun read that kept the reader guessing. Besides the one flaw mentioned, a flame can cause a burn.
Well done.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for the review and all the stars.
Joan

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

I love your poetic description of a candle, and a guessing game. Great imagery, visuals, description and presentation.

A nice response to the Potlach's challenge. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for the nice review. I am glad you enjoyed the riddle.
Joan

Comment from mrsmajor

Excellent

What a delightful sonnet, (?) describing the candle, what good they can be, and how they can protect us from hurting ourselves.Your rhyming words were very well chosen and certainly fit your theme...This was pleasant read, thanks for sharing...All the best!

Warmly,
Victoria

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for the concise, yet thorough, review, Victotia.
Joan

reply by mrsmajor on 27-Aug-2022

reply by mrsmajor on 27-Aug-2022

It was my pleasure!

Comment from Liz Westfall

Excellent

I love this piece. Very well written. I enjoy the rhyming and imagery. I only wish that there was another set of two lines at the end (for balance). But overall, you did a great job!

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Hi Liz,
Thanks for the review and the possible edit.
Joan

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Excellent

Hello, Joan,

I like your poem about a candle. I knew the subject right away because you use such clear imagery with your well chosen words. Well done! Great entry for the Potlatch challenge.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

I appreciate your comments and all the stars, MariVal.
Joan

Comment from harmony13

Excellent

The author's words are engaging, interesting, true, descriptive and
creative. I pondered on these words as they all made perfect sense.
I loved the last stanza which made me smile and is so true. The poem
flows and connects well. Great poem!

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

I am glad you found truth and enjoyment in my poem. Thank you.

Joan

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I happen to be a candle freak. My husband, not so much, but a few years ago we actually had a blizzard in Texas and the power grid went down, sort of, we had electricity, but not much. My candles came in handy. Thank you for sharing and I enjoyed reading.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem, Barbara.

Joan

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

This is a nicely written poem it has a great flow and rhyme scheme . This item has one flaw that causes rage
When many lit shows someone's growing age.




Great club entry. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks for your encouraging comments,
Joanne.

Joan

reply by Joanne Gill-Maddick on 26-Aug-2022

Your welcome

Comment from Thomas Blanks

Excellent

A Light in the Dark is a well-rhymed ode to the ordinary but functional candle that lists its many merits and points out one sore point. There is one major flaw with the candle. Like a psychotic lover, if you leave them, they might burn down your house.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks, Thomas, for the review and the witty analogy.
Joan

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

I am a candle freak and now with low vision light is helpful in any form. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the poetry challenge, dear Joan.
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks for the nice review, Sally. Have a great day and bless you, too.
Joan