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Thursday, October 11, 2012

A Candle for Peace


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May this candle of peace
in my heart
light a candle for peace 
in yours,
that lights another
candle for peace
in its turn,
until, all over the world,
the candle of peace
in our hearts, 
burning brightly,
shines enough light
to illuminate
and unite
the whole world
in the peace and justice
all beings 
long for.

The prompt at Poets United's Wonder Wednesday is: Wax. I am a huge fan of scented candles and incense. When I have those, I feel truly rich. We also always have white candles in the cupboard for winter storms, when trees fall across the hydro wires and the power goes out. But I thought of another kind of candle today.


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18 comments:

  1. SusanOctober 11, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I'm ready. I may already be burning.

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  2. EllaOctober 11, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Beeutiful! I love this to be united and create more light in the world! What a bright and clever post!
    Love it!!!! Brilliant~

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  3. MaryOctober 11, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    This is beautiful, Sherry. May we all light candles of peace.

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  4. Mary Ann PotterOctober 11, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Peace, yes. I like the way you gave the candle to burn in others. Beautiful, Sherry.

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  5. RavenOctober 11, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I used to love scented candles, scented anything. I can smell nothing.

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  6. Matthew John DaviesOctober 12, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    A wonder of a vision with the simple symbol of a candle, Sherry.

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  7. The UnknowngnomeOctober 12, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Light on!

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  8. Brother OllieOctober 12, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    that is the prayer we need

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  9. SreejaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    oh this is beautiful.....if it is a song.....let the whole world hear it.....

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  10. Eileen T O'Neill .....October 12, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Sherry,

    We all get something special with a prayer by candle light. It enables a more spiritual experience...
    Beautiful words Sherry:)

    Best Wishes,
    Eileen

    Hope all is good Sherry, now that autumn has arrived.
    I have been on holiday and then ill after that. Hoping for better days ahead. Eileen :)

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  11. SaravOctober 12, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Sherry this really hit me where I live. Goosebumps, tears, everything! What a beautiful, beautiful image--like a hymn, with candles. Thank you for this uplifting piece/peace :-)

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  12. kaykualaOctober 12, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    It's so wonderful to have thoughts for something elusive, Sherry! Lasting peace is a dream one seeks but remains a dream! Beautiful write!

    Hank

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  13. Sharp Little PencilOctober 12, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Sherry, your poem was not only lovely; it was a much-needed reminder that if we all light a candle and keep that flame's light alive in our spirits, peace will surely come one day. Thank you for a unique take on the prompt. Love, Amy
    http://sharplittlepencil.com/2012/10/13/wedding-night-waxes-poets-united/

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  14. MelOctober 13, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Flickers, on occasion--but does not go out.

    What a lovely verse with a great feel.
    Thank you.

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  15. UnknownOctober 13, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    One could not utter a prayer more beautiful, powerful or necessary than this.

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  16. Laura MariaOctober 13, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Great message Sherry! Change begins with one, thanks for being that one.

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  17. Sara McNultyOctober 13, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    May the wishes in you lovely poem come true. I am also a huge fan of candles, unfortunately my husband
    hates the scent of lavender.

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  18. ShaunaOctober 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Compassionate and full of faith.

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