candles

Soft and Subtle

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I created this simple arrangement for soft and subtle images recently. Lighting has always fascinated me. Though not a professional photographer, I think I had some measure of success in creating a visual interpretation of ‘soft and subtle’.

Into the Candle’s Glow

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Into the Candle’s Glow
We dine by candlelight.
Then I stare into the candle’s glow.
Entranced, I slip away and lose myself
to a loving, mystic awareness.
I am the silent beauty of the candle
whose inner core overflows with melting joy
as it stands crowned
with flame of jewelled light—
I am the candle and the flame
and all that rests upon this table of life—
even the subtle fragrance
and quiet dignity of the deep red rose
that leans, enchanted, toward the candlelight…
as now I see, so do I.
Then I smile at my beloved, who smiles
with wondering eyes at me.
January, 1997, revised April, 2004 January, 2006