It is enough...By Jim Teeters--United States

It is enough

to let the candle burn

watch the flame

linger in the evening light

It is enough to sit

breathe slowly

let the night thicken

around you

It is enough to

be alive

         with the flame

                    in the dark

and to breathe

Jim Teeters has published poetry in several anthologies. He conducts poetry workshops for children and adults and is active in poetry readings in the Seattle area through the Striped Water Poets. He is the author of six poetry collections and the book, Teach with Style, (ASTD Press July 2013). Jim is a retired social worker living in Kent, Washington.