I light a candle in thy name

The Candle's Flame


I light a candle in thy name
and think about who's to blame


I light a candle for thy spirit
may no devils of hate come near it


I light a candle for thy love
and watch as they release the dove


I light a candle for thy power
as the warmth rains down, like a shower


I light a candle, one everlasting flame
to remember your beauty and never be the same.


tolerance now
This poem was written in memory of Matthew Shepard.