One candle offers ample light
two candles flicker twice as bright
But if a draft plucks one in spite,
one candle lives to mourn the night.
Roan Jan 2009
You can say just as much in three of four lines as in a full-blown poem... and still get the message across.
Poetry is not about being clever, , it's about how we can put our poetry across so that others may benefit from its gift, , , , This poem reveals one such display What an amazing piece Ann, , , Love duncan X
I felt a little sad reading this poem because it gives such a sharp image of loss. Beautifully written Ann.....10
short and meaningful with powerful message...great poem to ponder....10 see my poem ' Always ' and let me see if it will touch your heart too.
Very short but special and meaningful. '10! ' Warm Wishes, Marilyn
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Much said in very few words.10.