Burning Out Slowly
61Candle life...
Burning out slowly;
not a candle in the wind.
With life not slowing down,
so when did it begin?
It's unlike burning paper
without the carvings too,
it answers to the bidding
so what else can it do?
It doesn't catch a break
like others, don't you see?
It's racing toward the finish
as if it's meant to be.
Burning down slowly
while almost at wits end,
can it take it anymore?...
then it catches second wind.
Burning out slowly,
it's melting, don't you see?
In hopes to glow forever
so, just let this candle be.
depiction of a slow burning candle
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Yes, I have often heard that saying...when one is doing too much too soon, it is like burning a candle at both ends. There is also a candle that burns too often, which slowly dies if not given a rest. I am pleased to think my poem gave you something to ponder on. Thanks for your comment and kind words of thought. : )
Sometime it is good to take your own sweet time, lovely poem. voted up
Wonderful poem I enjoyed reading. Voted up and beautiful, Joyce.
You added a peaceful song, to graceful words.
I am pleased you liked it, tobusiness. : )Thank you!!
Thanks writer20 and for the votes too! :D
Why, thanks...glad you noticed, mckbirdbks. : )
A lovely song to a lovely poem.
Beautiful thank you and voted up.
Best wishes Lesley
Thanks, Movie Master. : ) I am glad you found it to be. Appreciate the vote too!
Just beautiful poem wow..
blessings
debbie
Wow! thank you for that, Debbie. : )
anndavis25 3 months ago
When I was a teenager, my daddy said, 'you're burning your candle at both ends.' And I took it that I was spending too much time being busy, and I should slow down. I have learned since to pace myself, and take life as it comes. Your poem gave me things to ponder on.
Sweet.