The Perfect Candle Poem by Esther Leclerc
The Perfect Candle
My birthday cake was ready
save for a lonely lighted candle
No need for shrill smoke alarm this time
greeting a bonfire too hot to handle!
No, one candle would do nicely
if only one candle could be found
And when that simple plan fell through
my waxen face melted to a frown
My second son leaped and hastened to do
a singularly wonderful thing for me
My clever boy grabbed the cake from the table
'Turn off the lights NOW! ' his one plea
A moment passed mysteriously, 'til he
strode in singing 'Happy Birthday' slow
Not one single candle lit on my cake - -
but the one in my heart was aglow
Maybe you need to know Me-hee
maybe you need to know Him-sy - -
But NOTHING could have made me happier
than my smiling boy's act of Whimsy! ! !
~ Thanks, Elisha, for making my first unlit cake the most memorable ever! ~
(3.17/18.06)
Very touching. You are blessed with a wonderful son. Warmly, Julia
Very cute story! We had a similar problem recently and had to do my sister-in-law's birthday cake with short wooden matches. The cake was delicious despite the ashes. -chuck
Esther, Did you not get the memo! ? At 50 years of age - - - the numbers are supposed to go the other way! 49 years after that you get to start again!
WHIMS MAKE THIS WORLD SPIN A WEE BIT BETTER ON IT'S AXIS..GREAT WORK, young lady! ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''FJR
It is often the little gestures of loving ritual that make children and birthdays such a perfect combination. Thanks Esther for sharing your sweet memory and weaving it into such a readable poem. I love the word whimsy in the last stanza - perfect description of your son's action. love, Allie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
This is a poem to warm anyone's heart Esther. There is no light quite like smiling eyes...your son's impulsive gesture is an act of pure love - what a fine young man he must be. Justine.
What a charming poem! You are so geniune, Esther. I warmly appreciate your artistry. Take care. Love, Sandra
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I would like to translate this poem
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12/6/2025 7:41:22 AM # 1.0.0
A wonderful story! A son and his single act to make Mom happy. Thank you for sharing a delighful read. Patricia Gale