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Candlestick
So I became a candle,
I set myself on fire every night to light the way for others,
But when I burnt out,
They threw me away.
I set myself on fire every night to light the way for others,
But when I burnt out,
They threw me away.
Published 14th Nov 2016
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29th Nov 2016 3:55am
This is kind of a wide open interpretation because I can imagine many people in different situations saying this. The elderly, rockstars....etc....
Short but sweet.
Short but sweet.
7th Jan 2017 8:41pm
Wow this speaks volumes. i relate. People can throw kindness back into your face. al they care about is their selves.. A profound write. very well done. moog.
1st Nov 2017 8:36pm
30th Mar 2018 4:47pm
Such a short sad poem but in reality, this happens. Sad but true. Hoping to read a much happier one from you.
3rd May 2020 3:21am
1st Aug 2021 2:18pm
In some other part of the world when they speak of being a "third wheel"
They call it being a candle that sits there as the third party witnessing the other two people
But regardless of the context there is still the function of lighting up the room and mood
They call it being a candle that sits there as the third party witnessing the other two people
But regardless of the context there is still the function of lighting up the room and mood
