Chandelier
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I had hoped to be a bonfire
A great light upon the night
A heat that burns away the wrong
And leaves behind all that’s right
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A living flame that is noticed
For its strength and growing size
A welcome to the traveler
And a fair warning to the wise
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With all that I could muster
My flint struck against the steel
And no matter my good wishes
Only the smallest of sparks revealed
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Just enough for a single flame
That flickers without a sound
A smallish light that leaves behind
A great darkness all around
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But if we work together
All the candles gathered near
We can light the entire world
For we become the chandelier
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
I hope these words will inspire all who read them to become the light and to join with other lights so that there Will be more brightness than darkness. Beautiful poem, brother dearest!
Thank you, sis! Where else should ideals exist, but within the body of hope.
ah – together you will light up the world, a great poem of unity
Thank you, Beth. Enjoy your weekend!
Love, love, love this one!! We need to unify our lights now more than ever! The world has been far too dark for far too long.
Thanks sunshine!
Wow. It’s like you are beacon of light. Your poetry is like a shining light. Uplifting and optimistic.. good verse🤗
Thanks Yasmin! I have been amazed too by your most recent posts. Keep the ink flowing, my friend!
wonderful poem, Brad. As Springsteen says, you can’t start a fire with out a spark…
Hope you are doing well, my friend! My best to you and yours!
thanks, Brad. I am feeling much better!
I’m convinced there is greater satisfaction when we accomplish something as a team than as individuals.
I would fully agree, Pete. Thanks for reading and commenting!
Iiiiiiiiiiiiim gonna swwwwiiiiingggg from the chandelierrrrrr
In all seriousness, the sentiment is beautiful 🖤❤️
Thank you sweet Harley! xoxoxo
Whatcha doin up sweet face?
You know, these wee hours hold some of the best thoughts! You should be in bed, little one!
Oh how I love when you call me that🥰. I am in bed, but I can’t sleep. Someone should write me a lullaby… just sayin 😉
If you were my love, I would just sing you to sleep as I held you….singing poorly of course, but with all the right intentions! 💖
There’s nothing poor about singing someone to sleep. Despite tone or talent, the intention is rich. A woman who is sang to sleep by someone who loves her has all the wealth in the world ❤️🖤
A most beautiful thought filled with unity and hope for a better world. Count me in! Great work my friend.
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Thanks bro. You rock!
You are welcome my friend, so rock on!