A Candle Goes Out Poem by Sandra Martyres

A Candle Goes Out

Rating: 5.0


When the cruel winds of change
Blew over his household
Leaving the family in dire straits
He never once grumbled
His spirit resembled a candle
Blowing in the wind
Defying all the negative forces
His light never blew out
It may have dimmed
But only to brighten again
He lighted up the lives
Of his near and dear ones
And those of his neighbors too
He gave hope to the hopeless
Helped feed the hungry
Placed a friendly arm around the lonely
Dried the tears of the unhappy
Now his candle has finally
Blown out completely
But his life’s good work will
Like a legend will live on…

(Inspired by the passing of a very good man and Elton John's - A Candle in the Wind)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Indira Babbellapati 05 September 2009

wonderful tribute any human wishes to get...

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Sonya Florentino 04 September 2009

good deeds are never forgotten, a good man will always be remembered...

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Bob Blackwell 03 September 2009

A lovely tribute for a man who did only good, who has now passed on. A candles flame being extinguished, a bright light that is no more. Thank you

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Lady Grace 01 September 2009

a candle is sometimes compared to man's life..it melts but it gives light..

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Sandra Fowler 01 September 2009

This man's candle is irreplacable. But his memory casts a lovely glow over the lives he has touched. Beautiful write.10/10 Love, Sandra

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Heather Wilkins 21 June 2013

a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.

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Heather Wilkins 21 June 2013

a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.

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James Casey 23 November 2009

Sandra, I have known many people like that and sorrow fills my heart and tears well up in my eyes when I remember them. Thank You for reminding me of their passing and how much I miss them. Jim

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Walterrean Salley 01 November 2009

Sandra. The world needs more good people like such a man. What a difference it would make. Thanks. 10

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Jerry Hughes 20 October 2009

Totally agree with Indira's comments, a wonderful tribute to a fine human being...

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