One Little Flame
Free Verse for the Fabulous Free Verse Club26 total reviews
Comment from Pearl Edwards
A lovely free verse as the candle flame flickers sending strange shadows on the wall until it finally runs its race. Loved the lines about
the taper beside my chair
a taper struggling to live
nicely done Yvonne.
cheers,
valda
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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A lovely free verse as the candle flame flickers sending strange shadows on the wall until it finally runs its race. Loved the lines about
the taper beside my chair
a taper struggling to live
nicely done Yvonne.
cheers,
valda
Comment Written 20-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 21-Oct-2019
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Thank you for this wonderful review!
Comment from BeasPeas
There is something intriguing about candlelight. The newer candles that actually don't burn with fire hold no appeal for me. I use the real McCoy and enjoy them. Your poem speaks of the ambiance of a "real" candle. I like the opening to your free verse in which the flame flickers and reaches out as you pass. Very well done. Marilyn
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019
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There is something intriguing about candlelight. The newer candles that actually don't burn with fire hold no appeal for me. I use the real McCoy and enjoy them. Your poem speaks of the ambiance of a "real" candle. I like the opening to your free verse in which the flame flickers and reaches out as you pass. Very well done. Marilyn
Comment Written 14-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019
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I'm with you. I don't battery run or LED candles. They aren't really candles. I love the smell of beeswax.
Comment from Janetsue
Many of us continue to be enthralled by lit candles. They add such beauty to the surroundings. You have written a lovely free verse that has been a pleasure to read. :-)
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019
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Many of us continue to be enthralled by lit candles. They add such beauty to the surroundings. You have written a lovely free verse that has been a pleasure to read. :-)
Comment Written 14-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2019
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I think candles are so calming in any situation. Thanks, Spangle.
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You're truly welcome!
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Very good description of the candle. You wrote this is a way where we can visualize what it must look like, a skill that may seem easy but can be hard to do... have to choose the right words to convey an image. You succeeded beautifully in that by showing the effect the candle has on every part of the room, so the reader is surrounded with its effect. Well done!
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Very good description of the candle. You wrote this is a way where we can visualize what it must look like, a skill that may seem easy but can be hard to do... have to choose the right words to convey an image. You succeeded beautifully in that by showing the effect the candle has on every part of the room, so the reader is surrounded with its effect. Well done!
Comment Written 13-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Thank you. What lovely compliments.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Wow - you really did a good job with this poem. I think you captured a kind of mystical element to candle light, and I loved the ending. With the candle gone, it's as if it were a mere dream. Hugs, Lou
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Wow - you really did a good job with this poem. I think you captured a kind of mystical element to candle light, and I loved the ending. With the candle gone, it's as if it were a mere dream. Hugs, Lou
Comment Written 13-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Thank you for this lovely review. I like how you saw the ending.
Comment from dragonpoet
This both a good ekphrasitc poem describing the candle as it burns and as a metaphoric poem about aging and the sadness some memories bring.
Good response to the club prompt.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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This both a good ekphrasitc poem describing the candle as it burns and as a metaphoric poem about aging and the sadness some memories bring.
Good response to the club prompt.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 13-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Thank you. I appreciate that.
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No problem. It is what we are here to do.
Joan
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"One Little Flame", is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. To me, this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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"One Little Flame", is an extremely well-written and delightfully descriptive piece. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. To me, this is definitely a six. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 13-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2019
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Thank you for reviewing.
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ouch. This one is a little gloomy, but maybe because it grapples with life and death in my interpretation of it. (*smile*) The 'strange shadows' cast on the wall symbolize the mystery of life; our reason for being alive -- our purpose. But hey, maybe you didn't mean this poem to be a metaphor. But I like it... A lot!
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Ouch. This one is a little gloomy, but maybe because it grapples with life and death in my interpretation of it. (*smile*) The 'strange shadows' cast on the wall symbolize the mystery of life; our reason for being alive -- our purpose. But hey, maybe you didn't mean this poem to be a metaphor. But I like it... A lot!
Comment Written 12-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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No, I didn't mean it to be gloomy. Sorry if it brought you down, but thanks for reviewing it.
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Oh, not at all. My mood isn't so easily affected (usually - lol). It's wonderful, whether just a poem about acandle or as I imagined it. :)
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your concise free-verse poem dramatically and vividly describes how bright a flame can be--and how it burns itself down to nothing. The poem could be taken a number of ways.
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Your concise free-verse poem dramatically and vividly describes how bright a flame can be--and how it burns itself down to nothing. The poem could be taken a number of ways.
Comment Written 12-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Yes, it could, and some have been mentioned. Thanks for reviewing.
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written poem you have penned about one little flame. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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This is a very well written poem you have penned about one little flame. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. I enjoyed reading and reviewing this. love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 12-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 12-Oct-2019
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Thanks, Teri.
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you are so welcome. love and blessings, Teri
