O, Candle! Poem by Kesav Venkat Easwaran
O, Candle!
O, Candle,
on lighted up, you burn out
in your heart, you melt
in goodness, give out life
to those in need, you bring light
until your willing wick
holds out inside alive
The good teacher, you, preach out
the silent message of life
Day in, day out, you alike,
we, too, burn away in life
warmth to give to kith and kin,
we emit heat and light
till the end of the wick inside,
spread the brightness to their strides,
offer help to get lighted up,
renew our burnt-up life
28 02 09
The candle has been used to great effect in this marvellous poem!
candle represents life....you defined well how candle burns itself..if it melts, light another..written in few lines but express hundreds of meanings..cheers.. naizz
Candle burns itself, goes through melting pain gradually engulfs the whole of it, but it shines everything in its surrounding... In sheer darkness it is the only light which gives us hope and vision... Beautifully written poem...
YES, be a shining Beacon of Light, All good things grow in the Light. This is a warm and inviting Poem. Inspiring, wonderful feeling....10
This is a wonderful piece. It's sort of like a human being. We kind of consume ourselves during our lifetime giving away bits of ourselves a little at a time. I like this very much.
A stunning poem on symbols of Sacrifice and Rememberance - of giving.
A great poem reveling the truth! parents sacrifice many things in life almost like a burning candle which doesn't want anything in return! It's truly a master piece!
your personification of life with a candle burning for the comfort of others is just commendable..
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2025 5:50:36 PM # 1.0.0
I know I read this but I will comment again because knowing me I read it and didn't comment. I do that sometimes. This was a truly remarkable piece so full of truth. Very well done as always..