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My intent here is to write a poem from the prompt I give to you , the reader, in hopes that it will inspire something and get others to write with me.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Today's Prompt is FIRST AND LAST

Today we will use the line
THERE IS A CANDLE IN THE WINDOW
you must use this as the first and last line in your write, as it is with no changes.
OURS IS...
There is a candle in the window
each night it lights the way
for the wayward soul
he longs to see,
to touch...
it glimmers,
casting shadows on the wall,
fleeting glimpses of  love lost,
yet held so tightly...
bound by a memory
that haunts him,
until finally he sees,
a path not taken,
deep into the darkness..
it is he that is lost,
until searching he finds,
There is a candle in the window.



YOUR TURN
ENJOY
JL&B

6 comments:

  1. Hurry,hurry,worry,worry
    civilzations rush to and fro.
    but what of beauty, what of love
    if the gods of war and hate decree.
    but what of you and what of me
    hurry,hurry,worry,worry

    Ok I tried

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  2. There is a candle in the window
    Welcoming the straggler home,
    Lost and straying in the darkness
    Blinded by the evening gloam.
    Lost in thought or lost in sorrow
    Fear of the present or tommorrow
    Still the flame will flicker there
    Reaching out with rays of hope
    If you're in need of love and care
    There is a candle in the window

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  3. There is a canle in the window,
    Just a stub but still alight,
    Faltering, flaring, a pretty sight
    Glowing there so late in the night
    There is a candle in the window

    There is a child there upstairs sleeping,
    Breathing softly in his bed
    Healthy, cared for and well fed,
    Happy dreams run through his head
    There is a child there upstairs sleeping.

    There is a curtain at that window
    Made of lacy cotton fair
    Gently stirring in the air
    Brushing on the candle flare
    There is a curtain at that window

    There is a flame upon that curtain
    Racing up to reach the wall,
    Burnung fast, engulfing all,
    Swiftly spreading to the hall
    There is a flame upon that curtain.

    There is a child there upstairs sleeping
    Laying there without a care
    Breathing in the smoke-filled air
    Quite unafraid as unaware
    There is a child there upstairs sleeping.

    There is a family there weeping
    In the church so full of woe,
    Friends around them try to know
    How to help them onward go.
    There is a family there weeping.

    There is a candle in the window
    Carved upon the cross so tall
    Standing on the grave so small
    A reminder there for one and all
    There is a candle in the window.

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  4. There is a candle in the window.
    I peered through
    Walking by Sunset Avenue.
    Inside two playful doe eyes looked out
    Wondering I suppose who was tromping about...

    My thoughts elevated to the days
    When I myself
    Had two gentle doe eyes
    Pondering and prancing about...

    As I passed
    I noticed a young lad
    Blowing out the flame
    Of all that remained.

    My thoughts drift back to another place,
    Another time.
    Of life sublime and mellow.
    And hiding under the eaves
    There is a candle in the window....

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  5. lorely, that was great!


    I'm not sure about my second one but it insisted on being written.

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  6. The Beacon

    There’s a candle in the window

    See, over there!
    It’s lit every night, no exception
    The neighbours think she’s odd
    I’m here to tell you their wrong

    The candle serves as a beacon
    For the lost to find their way
    through the cover of night

    Yep, they come from all over
    She never turns anyone away
    Some stay a night, some stay weeks,
    some never leave

    Her door is open to all, you see

    Yum! Hot stew tonight
    The smell is intoxicating isn’t it?
    I hear she makes the best coffee around
    Clean sheets, warm blankets, soft pillow
    Why, I just might go myself, hehe!

    Watch the candle
    It’s so bright tonight
    What?
    Oh no, there’s no shame, she offers no judgement
    Just a warm welcome to troubled souls
    Ya just have to reach out

    See , just over there,

    Where there’s a candle in the window

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