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CANDLES FROM GOD

by Lewis E. Thomas  
10/05/2012 / Poetry



You know, my kids really get in my way
I never have peace, not even for one day.
When not changing a diaper I'm tying a shoe or
Wiping a runny nose for one with the flu.
I never get to watch my TV at all
For having to run to one when they fall.
I have no time for a life of my own
I'll be glad when they're out on their own.
Little Johnny, my third child he will graduate today
And like the others he'll be on his way.
Tomorrow little Johnny will get married to Sue
I'll have time for myself and start life anew.
I awoke this morning; the house was so still
It was quiet and empty with a cold chill.
I looked into Johnny's room so empty and neat
Why do I wish he were lying there asleep?
In Becky's room her dolls are waiting it seems
Waiting to act out little Becky's next dream.
Why am I walking around from room to room?
Nothing to do, why do I miss my broom?
I'm free! I should be happy as can be
I feel like one alone adrift on the sea.
Donny's room still has street signs giving all directions
Why haven't I removed them and made some corrections?
Lord, now I can see things in a different light
Now they are gone, my three candles so bright.
Wished I could go back and live it over again
See their first steps and that innocence of sin.
I can hardly wait until my grandkids get here
Surely those little candles will bring me good cheer.
Praise God for every candle in your home
For tomorrow one candle may suddenly be gone.


Lewis E. Thomas as given by God on 10/5/88
In memory of Tony Alan Hood Jr.

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