A Candle Goes Out Poem by Sandra Martyres
A Candle Goes Out
When the cruel winds of change
Blew over his household
Leaving the family in dire straits
He never once grumbled
His spirit resembled a candle
Blowing in the wind
Defying all the negative forces
His light never blew out
It may have dimmed
But only to brighten again
He lighted up the lives
Of his near and dear ones
And those of his neighbors too
He gave hope to the hopeless
Helped feed the hungry
Placed a friendly arm around the lonely
Dried the tears of the unhappy
Now his candle has finally
Blown out completely
But his life’s good work will
Like a legend will live on…
(Inspired by the passing of a very good man and Elton John's - A Candle in the Wind)
This is a very beautiful tribute poem, Sandra, and there are many deeply touching lines in it. Your words have captured the essence of that man about as wonderfully as is possible and your idea of comparing that person with Elton John's great song, 'Candle in the Wind, ' was a marvellous one! Carl.
A very fine tribute to a man you knew so well to have faced challenges and went on to be a very kind and loving person to his family and others around him. Wonderful poem.
a wonderful metaphor and tributary write...a good poem to ponder...10
Perhaps the heaven too wants the godly people up there................Now this wonderful earthly candle might be lightining the high heavens................a good tribute to the rare soul........
a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.
a candle is in comparison to a man's life. when the light goes out so be the man.
Sandra, I have known many people like that and sorrow fills my heart and tears well up in my eyes when I remember them. Thank You for reminding me of their passing and how much I miss them. Jim
Sandra. The world needs more good people like such a man. What a difference it would make. Thanks. 10
Totally agree with Indira's comments, a wonderful tribute to a fine human being...
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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It may have dimmed But only to brighten again He lighted up the lives ......................... beautiful lines..inspiring verses..You lifted me up again today with your kind words. I will always treasure you here in my heart forever.