Twisting, glowing, melting,
Trapped in silent shadows
I am calm, within desire
Dark sacred seeds,
Taunt me.
In this world there is no light,
For night looks like day.
I am invisible,
I am unnoticed,
Patterns swirl around me
Shinning white light
Shielding me from fear
Kissing loves reflection.
I am a candle,
A single flame,
Consuming the void,
Dancing in an echo of peace.
I am a message written in the sand.
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Written for Poets United
Life From A Park Bench 
Dancing in an echo of peace.
I am a message written in the sand.
Such wise & powerful lines.. Well penned 🙂
Feeling that there is no light, that one is invisible and unnoticed, would be a hard place to be. Glad that there is at least a single flame as a guide. And I hope that the message written in the sand would be a hopeful one.
love the image of flame against the vast darkness of night, gradually ‘Consuming the void / Dancing in an echo of peace’…
Candle consuming the void.. love that image!
very intense, independent and insecure all in one.
The truth of the world, let there be light in everyone;s heart.
I really like this poem. The pace is well measured and each image unfolds before the mind’s eye to create the overall atmosphere of night.
Even when we can’t see it in the darkness comfort waits. The candle here symbolizes that for me. No matter if I seem visible or not, that candle glows in my heart!
Great lines, Alan! Hopefully the message on the sand will be read before the sea washes it away.
This is so beautiful, especially the closing lines. Wow! Loved it!
Poignant and heartfelt words.
I love the close here. Poignantly penned.
There’s a subtle mix of moods here – the narrator is at times unsure and at times bold with a striking philosophy. Intriguing read.
What a wise and knowing poem…i thought at first to be invisible is not a good thing but perhaps when we know and can see ourselves that is more important than others seeing us?
Cleverly woven.
I love how your weaved to the closing line… the metaphors work so well to bring life to the night.
Alan,
I’ve always liked the comfort a candle can bring, even in dark moments. There is an eventual ability to see beyond the shadows, which I like…
Eileen
You created some beautiful lines here Alan. I think we can all be candles in the night – a light for ouselves and others.
Beautifully woven… To believe is to be strong. Light is power…Brilliant message.
“I’m a candle/ a single light”- a strong imagery here yet so soft… beautifully penned… 🙂
The temporary nature of being is very well expressed, I like the feel.
Lovely words – and I love the close.
Anna :o]
A message written in the sand is transient…momentary !
Beautifully penned, Alan. I had to go back and re-read to savour it…