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)
good deeds are never forgotten, a good man will always be remembered...
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
a candle is sometimes compared to man's life..it melts but it gives light..
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
a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.
a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.
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
Sandra. The world needs more good people like such a man. What a difference it would make. Thanks. 10
Totally agree with Indira's comments, a wonderful tribute to a fine human being...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
wonderful tribute any human wishes to get...