Image via Wikipedia
I ask you does it matter
That I lit a candle bright
Even if the flame lights only
A corner of the night?
I ask you what if someone
With no will to shine
Takes strength from my
Single flame…such a feeble sight,
Doesn’t that mean that
My tiny being…solitary
In power…. theoretically
Gives over and over again…
While the next flame gives
Away what it has gained
And on and on it catches
Multitudes of flame?
Logically the dim corner
Should become a room
Chandelier lit, just for fun at noon,
But at night the bright shine sings…
Out of the windows
Catching a still life of dusty rose
Does it matter that such insignificance
Dared to shine at all? ….I think so.
You’d better believe it matters. Darkness cannot win when there is light. Good triumphs over evil. Your brightness and light and writing and constancy MATTER. I love what you wrote, and the photo.
Thank you so much!!
nice, there is more in it than it looks..
Thanks for your comment. Yes there is more to it than it seems. That is why I love poetry. So much can be said with a few words! And thanks for the stop by!
your words, your photos, your insights are so wonderful. I am giving you the 7×7 blog award. You deserve it :-) http://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/linking-and-surprised/
I love the name of your blog…believe anyway…. because that is just what I did when starting this attempt to communicate. That is so kind of you, and I appreciate it very much. Thank you, Kate!
Pingback: Thank you, Kate | Daily Sweet Peas
Let light be the inspiration and comfort for all in this world.
It matters—you matter—your blog matters. TA DA—and the award goes to you…http://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/versatility-makes-me-flexible/
Thanks for your visit, and so well said! :)
Thank you so much Kate. I really appreciate that so much!! I will try to get to everything soon!!!!!!!! Congrats on your awards, and I left a reply on your site with a writing error. Good Grief!!!!!!!!!
I read this a while back and liked it and keep coming back to read it. May I link up to it and put it on my Posts I love roll.
I would be humbled if you did Maiya. Maybe it will give someone else a lift. We all need that don’t we? Thank you, Terri
Pingback: SOUL SPEAK « Words from my Soul
Hi I saw the link of this beautiful poem in Maiya’s blog.
Its so inspiring and lovely…
one by one we reach out to every dark corner and soon there will be love every where
loved it
Have a wonderful weekend
Hugs :)
Thank you for your kind words. I am overwhelmed that someone would find the poem “inspiring and lovely”. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
Followed the link here from Maiya and really enjoyed your poem. Nice work.