Monday, March 4, 2013

The Gift--By A. Michele Leslie--United States

The Gift

One dark night a candle
barely lit because of storms
melted nonetheless until
its wick had lost its form.

The Child came (in some dismay)
and took the wick away.
Yet, to my surprise, a light
still shined till night was day.

I sat down to make a note
(for miracles are rare here)
and He grew a little coat
and He launched a little boat

and He lifted one small hand
(making light of cold and land).
Some dared not to touch His sandal.
(One blessed night, I lost a candle!)

A. Michele Leslie is a poet and playwright who lives in Minneapolis with her husband, David, and two cats.

3 comments:

  1. A gift indeed! Nice flow to this great visual. Enjoyable reading...

    Rhoda

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  2. Delightful! More people must read your work! Thanks for the share, ralph.

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  3. Dear Michele,

    Thanks for this poem of hope. I love your gentle touch in form and meaning.

    love,
    Kathy

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