O, Candle,
On lighting up you burn out
In your own heat you melt;
In goodness, away give life
To those in need bring light;
Until your willing wick
Holds out inside alive...
The good teacher, out you preach
Silent message of life...
Day in day out you alike,
We too burn out in life;
Warmth to give our kith and kin,
We emit heat and light;
Till the end of wick inside,
Spread brightness in their strides,
Offer help to get lighted,
Renew a burning life...
28 02 09
Kesav Venkat Easwaran
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/o-candle/
