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 
A stunning reminder on the power of unity and devotion. Great motivational piece, Brad.
Thank you, Asha! You are so very kind.
Something I quite agree with! Well done my friend!
Thank you, brother Francisco!
You’re welcome my brother!
Well written Brad
Thank you, Athira!
My pleasure
such a powerful wish for the world, there is so much strength and light in the collective
So true, Beth. Thank you!
wonderful imagery… it only takes a spark to get a fire going
Thank you, Jim. I greatly appreciate all your support!
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I believe that the majority of the humans on this earth all want what that bonfire can provide. I also believe that most of us, no matter how desperately we want it, are either unable or unwilling to start the smallest flame and hope others will join.
It is a risk to be left standing as the only one, but what other choices are there really? Love you, sis!
The sum of the parts is always more than any individual, and there’s more buy-in from others when they’re involved.
Good point, Pete! People want to feel like part of the solution. Thank you, my friend!
And yet you are a living flame that is noticed!
I am truly blessed. Thanks, Geoff!
Unfortunately i feel we all work together less than ever before.
Our chandeliers have become much smaller and personal rather than for the world. SAD
Then now would be the perfect time to change our direction.
Love, love, love this! Another poem the entire world needs to read!
Thanks, Kristian! Your light is always visible!
Aww, thank you, my friend! ❤
So beautifully written and so true dear Brad. Wouldn’t that be such a splendid gift indeed. Big hugs my friend. Love Jonikins ❤️
Thanks, Jonikins! 🌹