Comment from Anne Johnston

Excellent

Your poem is well done, extolling the value of having candles around when the power goes off. I remember in the 1998 Ice storm, we actually used candles to heat soup. They do throw off some heat as well as light.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Anne. It must of taken a long time to cook soup by candle light.
Joan

Comment from Fleedleflump

Excellent

I like that you explore multiple aspects of your subject. Fir sure, they are one of the oldest providers of light for humans, but also a classic proof of age. This was a fun read :-)

Mike

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2022

Thanks, Mike, for the comments and for all the stars.
Joan

Comment from Beri Bee

Excellent

This poem is delightful and surprising! I appreciate all of the beautiful images and thoughts about the utility and wonder of a single candle. I found myself adding my own ideas for use, from memorials to baths. But then you took this reader to the once wonderful and now sinister candle use! Aaaaah! I guess that's why someone invented candles in the shape of numbers, but somehow it doesn't sting any less. Having just had a milestone birthday, this poem cheered me much! Thank you!

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022

Thanks for reading and reviewing, Beri. Maybe you can write a poem with your ideas.
Joan

reply by Beri Bee on 30-Apr-2022

Thank you! Just like the flame of a candle? pass it on!

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Nice work. Good job.
It can also burn your house down, especially when you are stupid enough to use them to illumine a Christmas tree. Merry Christmas.
Best wishes and keep up the good work.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022

Thanks, Wayne, for the nice words and high rating. I don't think there are many who use lit candles on Christmas trees anyome.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan

Comment from Bridge

Excellent

I loved this poem. Very well written and very creative. We really do not value candles enough. Thanks for sharing.
All the best to you.
With regards

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022

Thanks, Bridge, for the nice comments and high raitng.
Joan

Comment from Goosey Gander

Excellent

Your poem is brilliant! I really enjoy how you never state what the item is in your actual poem. You have done a fantastic job. I also really like your pen name!
-GG

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022

I am glad you like the poem and my pen name, GG. Thank you.
Joan

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very well written and very neat and true poem you have penned for the Potlatch Poetry club. You used very good descriptive words talking about a candle. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 29-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2022

I am glad you like my word choice. Thanks a lot for the review, Teri.
Joan

Comment from R.B.Bunn

Excellent

This was a fun little poem about a candle. They can sure be handy, especially with no power out. I loved the humorous note you ended it on. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

R. B.,Thanks for taking the time to read and review my poem. Glad you liked it and got a chuckle.
Joan

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Good

There is another flaw you might not have thought of. If the wax melts and drips onto a carpet, you could struggle to repair the damage! I especially liked your rhyming simplicity with electricity.

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thank you Sarah.
Joan

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi Joan, your poem made me smile...
I like the way you described the candle...
mostly when you answer natures call...
how many times I have stubbed...or even broke
a toe in the night...

I love your poem sweet girl...very well written...
love you...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2022

Thanks, Linda. I am glad you liked my poem. It can be dangerous walking around a house in the dark.
Joan

reply by l.raven on 29-Apr-2022

always sooo welcome Joan...
have a lovely weekend...love xxoo