The last two lines, Phyllis, are especially powerful. I was glad to see this poem. I've been looking at some paintings lately by Georges de la Tour and Joseph Wright who experimented with the effects of candlelight. Chiaroscuro. I asked myself, what do I want to take away from the juxtaposition of darkness and light. Thank you!
No, not a painter but a poet who is very much interested in ekphrastic poetry. The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets has an annual WI Poets' Calendar and the theme for 2025 is "Shine."
Wonderful! I'm especially touched by the lines:
"What does it matter
in this deep night
how that wee light
came to be there..."
Lovely poem!
Lovely, thank you for the light!
Oh! I remember when you wrote this! What a joy to see it here! Love love love to you and I celebrate the light you bring
We light up the world with Love ❤️
Love your create, Phyllis 🙏
Beautiful Phyllis, just as it is!
"What the light means
is what you will do."
We are not in control- mystery is.
You have what's needed to go on.
These words help me say, AH!
Thank you for your creative co-creation. An exquisite gift.
First thing that came to my mind is how, when I really relax into meditation, I frequently see flickering light. This I know is the Light of God.
“or maybe to let you know
you have what's needed to go on.”
Love that!
Grateful for flickering lights that keep hope alive. Thanks for letting your light shine Phyllis!
The last two lines, Phyllis, are especially powerful. I was glad to see this poem. I've been looking at some paintings lately by Georges de la Tour and Joseph Wright who experimented with the effects of candlelight. Chiaroscuro. I asked myself, what do I want to take away from the juxtaposition of darkness and light. Thank you!
Nice! Love the gifts of this poem.
"or if it were lit
for the sake of you". 💝
Just read this aloud. What does it matter, indeed.
Thank you Phyllis. Love poems about ‘the light’
No, not a painter but a poet who is very much interested in ekphrastic poetry. The Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets has an annual WI Poets' Calendar and the theme for 2025 is "Shine."