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Steady Light

Even the smallest flame carries warmth.

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a month ago β€’ 1 min read
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Joy is in the little things.

πŸ•―οΈβ„οΈπŸŒ™

I tread the frost-caked streets

Window panes bathed in snow

Unwrapped gifts, stacked and neat

Flame in hearts aglow.

β˜ƒοΈβœ¨πŸ•―οΈ

A forgotten candle in pitch dark

Its wick stays true, aflame

Its pure light, a burning spark

Remains untouched, the same.

🍫🧸πŸ”₯

The flame, it burns, light aglow

Shines on life's small joys –

Chocolate muffins, soup on a stove

A child's warm, soft toys.

πŸŒŸπŸ‚πŸ˜Š

Beauty beholds in little bites

In life's treats, though small;

In a toy, a shirt worn right

In simple smiles, for all.

πŸ•―οΈπŸ’«πŸ–€

A single candle in the dark

A steady flame, small, but sparks.

πŸ•―οΈπŸ’«πŸ–€

For Mikeydred's December Prompt

And Vocal's The Last Flame challenge

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About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Marie381Uk about a month ago

    So moving and Christmassy beautiful πŸ¦‹πŸŒΊπŸ¦‹

  • Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a month ago

    I can picture the hope filling the darkness with the light of the candle, beautifully crafted

  • Lana V Lynxabout a month ago

    What a beautiful festive albeit a tad sad poem, Michelle!

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