The Perfect Candle Poem by Esther Leclerc

The Perfect Candle

Rating: 5.0


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)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
John Tiong Chunghoo 18 March 2006

lovely little poem esther.

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Gina Onyemaechi 18 March 2006

Ah! Bless Elisha's little cotton socks! ! ! How old is he though, Esther? He must be well into his teens if not older? Bless him anyway mind, and I'm glad that you enjoyed your birthday. Warm regards, Gina.

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Ernestine Northover 18 March 2006

Kids come up with some wonderful things quite unexpected, and make the day so special. They seem to have clear minds to think things out and act upon these ideas that spring from lovely thoughts. A lovely write here Esther. Love Ernestine XXX

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Mary Nagy 18 March 2006

Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday Esther........I'm glad to hear it! Take care. Sincerely, Mary

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Anna Russell 19 March 2006

Bless his heart. What a lovely thing to do - and I'm so glad it inspired you to write this sweet little number about it. Hugs Anna xxx

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Barry Van Allen 10 March 2007

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!

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Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr 20 October 2006

WHIMS MAKE THIS WORLD SPIN A WEE BIT BETTER ON IT'S AXIS..GREAT WORK, young lady! ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''FJR

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Alison Cassidy 10 October 2006

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

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R H 23 September 2006

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.

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Sandra Fowler 01 September 2006

What a charming poem! You are so geniune, Esther. I warmly appreciate your artistry. Take care. Love, Sandra

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