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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LOVE, by HELEN LOUISE WELSHIMER
First Line: You wanted love - not love that I could give
Last Line: It may be they will last until you come.
Subject(s): Candles
First Line: You wanted love - not love that I could give
Last Line: It may be they will last until you come.
Subject(s): Candles
You wanted love -- not love that I could give you,
But something that was fire and lightning flame;
And I had only lamplight for my windows,
And candleshine to greet you when you came.
A prairie fire held warmth that you were seeking,
That ruthless sweep, high challenge to the bold,
How could you know -- when meteors flung red guidance,
That quiet hearths are best to keep the cold?
You wanted love ... somewhere perhaps you found it,
And journey now with scorched heart cold and numb ...
My candles burn a little every evening ...
It may be they will last until you come.
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