The Candle

The Candle

The neatest thing I ever saw

was a candle, stood proud though stout

surrounded by many a scientist

who were to try and put it out

The scientist hummed and hawed

(perceiving an easy task)

then proceeded with many experiments

to make this flame its last!

They tried to take its pride

by showing it all the dark

and said"How can one little candle

even make a mark?"

They tried to make it angry

by stepping on it's light

and said "how can one little candle

dare put up a fight?"

They tried to make it sad

by saying it could be snuffed

"Though flame is on your side," they said

"You're not strong enough!"

They tried to make it bitter

by saying it could be pitched

for a lightbulb and electricity

and simple flick of the switch

They tried to make it give right up

by saying it was no good

and that absolutely anything

would look better standing where it stood

Through all of this, the candle continued to shine.

Well, the scientists stood puzzled

by the fact the flame went higher

but who were they to think

they could put out the source of My Fire?

As the scientists began to leave,

and gave their shoulders a shrug,

I walked over to the solitary candle

and gave my sister a hug.

 

© Tim Thomson

Artist, Lyricist    Toronto Canada