“Over millenium, through darkening night,
we depended on candles, our main source of light.
Today’s glowing candles are still shining bright.
Now a beacon of purpose, Illuminates our sight.”
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A Lit Candle
A lit candle remembers, those, no longer there. A lit candle for causes, because we all care. A lit candle to celebrate, happy, we share. A lit candle for comfort. Calm souls we’ve laid bare. ~ Penny L Howe, 2013The gentle glow of a candle’s light is soft and warm. And just like thousands of years ago, today we still light a candle, only now to be comforted/nurtured in the moment, illuminating our hearts, minds, and deeds.
Have a great day and a better tomorrow,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
Beautifully said. Candles… to remember, care, and celebrate!
Funny thing about candles and how they seem to symbolize that to so many Amy, but a very good “funny thing”!
You are a lit candle, Penny
And you are a sweetheart Celestine! 🙂
I don’t think I’ve given much thought to the many symbolic uses for candles. This is lovely Penny. 🙂
Such beautiful writing, Penny. Happy weekend to you.
Thank you. I hope your weekend has been going well for you also! 🙂
Lovely Penny, just now we had fathers day in Germany and my dad is no longer here….. I remember him with love!
Hi Ute. A most happy belated fathers day for your beloved father and your memories of him (Mine gone also, but the memories live on forever), a wonderful thing, I think, have an excellent weekend Ute, xx
Candles symbolize so many things. This was a beautiful post, Penny
Love this Penny!
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I believe you Roxi. I can just imagine it now, but how wonderful that must be (having so many)! I agree with you about learning to make candles! Thank you dearest friend of mine! 🙂 xo
[ Smiles ] This is nice, Penny!
Thank you, very much, Renard!
[ Smiles ] You are welcome, Penny!
Did you ever see Stanley Kubrick’s “Barry Lyndon?” It takes place in the 18th century where candles obviously were the main source of indoor illumination. Kubrick wanted the film to be as authentic as possible, so he utilized natural light for the vast majority of scenes, including that from candles. It was the first time that had been done in cinema. But, Kubrick obtained 3 50mm lenses designed for N.A.S.A. and had them adapted for film usage. They each had an aperture of f/0.7, which is extremely large. The movie may be boring, but it’s a visual feast.
I did see the movie Alejandro, I agree with you. A visual feast. I didn’t know how the special lighting effects were accomplished so that’s fascinating information, thank you. I always like to know the “why” of things!
I’ve not given this much thought before Penny, but I have a “thing” for candles (always have)… and now there is richer meaning for me. Your post is brilliant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your heart here. Love to you always, Robynx
Hi Robyn, I was just sharing with Sally that 96% (according to a merchandising magazine) of all candles are purchased by women. I think we feel this ethereal connection with candles because of our own nurturing natures. Not a bit surprised you have a “thing” for candles! Not at all! Thank you, love and sincere affection to you, xo
I agree – beautiful post. I, too, love candles and whenever abroad and visiting beautiful churches and cathedrals always light a candle. Even though I am not a religious believer, I am a great believer in us all having spirituality and a candle helps to illuminate that.
Thank you for this lovely post 🙂
You are most sincerely welcome Sally, I feel the same way. There is a spiritual aspect to the candle. Did you know (according to statistics – from a merchandising magazine) that 96% of all candles are purchased by women – interesting isn’t it! 🙂
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The timing of this post could not have come at a better time.
Thank you Penny
Thank you Alastair, I am sorry for your lost dear friend! much love to you and your family this day.
Thank you very much Penny
Penny, that poem caused tears to fall. Having just walked in from my uncle’s funeral and this is the first post I open.
Thank you, Penny, thank you so very very much. You r timing for this was fantastic. Thank you
huge hugs
I meant loss not lost in my last reply Alastair, I’m hoping they were good tears, and I am pleased that my post may have brought you some small measure of comfort dearest friend. Much love abd hugs ~ Penny xo
They were good tears. I may not have seen my uncle as often as I would have wanted to, but this poem made me think about the times we did spend together. It is very moving
it is true that a candle light can to have many symbolic. 🙂
Thank you Gys. Yes in such a gentle way too, my friend! 🙂
beautiful! you are so grounded and so talented! z
Thank you so much. As you know, first there’s survival, then there’s understanding and finally balance begins to emerge and hopefully with this a graceful thriving. But like some pieces of art always a work in progress.
I just love candles. They really are soothing! Loved your post. 🙂 hugs Paula xxx
Thank you Paula, I agree with you, candles are soothing, and soft and gentle (so to speak)! huge hugs to you, Penny xo
My home is full of candles… for all the reasons you’ve listed! Ever need a candle…. just ask? hahahaha I could open a candle shop with all the ones I have. Someday, I would love to learn how to actually make them 😉
Beautiful poem my dearest friend xxxxxxx