Wednesday, February 4, 2009

294. Candle-light



CANDLE-LIGHT!

The light of the sun is harmful,
The light of the moon is pale,
While electric light
On a stormy night
Can very often fail.
An oil lamp may sometimes flicker
And neon lights give no cheer.
But candle-light
Is exactly right;
It creates an atmosphere.


Candle-light's kind to wrinkles;
I know that is the truth.
Old faces soften
And, very often,
Renew the look of youth.
Candle-light casts the shadows
That make the world brand new;
The fairy gloom
Of a flame-lit room
Can make one's dreams come true.


There's nothing brash or modern
About the candle-glow,
An old-world charm
Makes us feel more calm
And we find ourselves speaking low.
So insist on the light of candles
To brighten up your night.
Let hearts beat quicker
At each warm flicker.
Love loves candle-light.
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    beautiful ...I loved the rhythm.. :)

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  2. LeneFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Ofcourse - candle light is a good C :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Oh I love that photo in candlelight and the poem!

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  4. Rune EideFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Not a Candle-light supper made by "Hyacinth" ;-)??

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  5. FotosekkenFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    'Old faces soften', that's true. People look more beautiful in the light of candles. Nice C!

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  6. photowannabeFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    The old camera did a terrific job and I do love this poem, especially the part about the candle glow masking the wrinkles. Yes and amen to that.

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  7. naturglede/Randi LindFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Happy birtsday to you!!!! Love your photoe. Very nice, like a dream from old days:)

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  8. CarolinaFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Candle-light has so many advantages compared to Botox! Give me candle-light any day!

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  9. EG CameraGirlFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I like the photo too...and the poem. as well.

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  10. DarleneFebruary 4, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Is it your birthday? I didn't know. Happy, happy birthday Brenda.

    I really love this poem and it is exactly right. When I have company I am like Hyacinth on "Keeping Up Appearances". I have candlelight dinners for all of the reasons in the poem.

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  11. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 4, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Cute of course.

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  12. gone to the dogsFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    yes, candle-light is exactly right! I love your poem and the picture. thanks.

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  13. Tumblewords:February 4, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    For sure. Candle-light is spectacular in it's own right! Lovely poem - and the photo is magical!

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  14. Pat - ArkansasFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    I very much enjoyed your old photo and the wonderful poem about candlelight. Very nice "C" post.

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  15. UnknownFebruary 4, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful photos and beautiful written. I do not think a newer camera with its auto-exposure, auto-white balance can give you as good a picture, and a younger writer can write for candle as well as you are.

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  16. Ice Pony GirlFebruary 4, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    very nice!

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  17. magiceyeFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    beautiful

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  18. Reader WilFebruary 4, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    I always love your rhymes and poetry. The photo reminds me of a Chritmas card. It creates a real peaceful atmosphere. Thanks for sharing and for your visit.

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  19. Miss_YvesFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    I agree with you: candle-light creates an atmosphere...That of your picture is interesting.
    This remins of me the famous Kubrick's movie "Barry Lindon" , the scenes of which were filmed with candle-ligts .

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  20. Liz HindsFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I like the quality of your photo. It reflects the words of the poem.

    Oh, it's nice poetic word verifier today: phoppik

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  21. CarolinaFebruary 4, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Hi, gosh, I'm sorry, can't help you with that, my technical abilities are non-present actually. Think it's really clever that you were able to put music under you blog. And have no idea why you couldn't listen to the voicemailclip on mine. Sorry, if I could help you, I would!

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  22. TYRA Hallsénius LindheFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Lovely photo and charming poem.

    Have a great week Rinkly Rimes/ Tyra

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  23. RoseFebruary 5, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    A lovely poem! I agree that candlelight is kind to wrinkles; I need to light more candles in the evening:)

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  24. UnknownFebruary 5, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Candle light is my favorire kind of light. Love your picture. Pretty post for sure!

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  25. SherrieFebruary 5, 2009 at 2:02 AM

    Hi!
    I love candles! I use them all the time! Love the poem! Have a great day!!

    Sherrie

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  26. DragonstarFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    Candle light is so soothing.

    Thanks for your entry.

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