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 would argue that your light is more than just a spark, for you have shed light upon my darkness. Of course, it only takes a single ember to start a forest fire.
Moving past that, I love the sentiment and agree that it takes more than a single light to shine upon the world’s darkness. We need to unify. Another one for the list! ❤
Thank you, my dear friend! If we all chose the light, darkness would not stand a chance.
Hear, hear! It probably comes as no surprise that I adore the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. My favorite quote of his is “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
What is sad is that we still have to teach, but I will always be grateful for people like you who continue teaching!
oh, I love this! so meaningful with a great message
Thank you, Beth!
A different but apt analogy of what we can accomplish when working together.
Thank you, Pete! Hope you are well and enjoying the holidays.
So true