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My Faithful Companion

A Beacon of Strength in Lantern Light

By Sandy GillmanPublished 12 months ago • 1 min read
Top Story - October 2025
A lantern glowing against the chill of a winter’s night — created with AI

Settling here on a winter’s eve

by the warmth of your embrace.

Weariness from the endless day

overcomes me,

but your light provides me

with the strength to start anew tomorrow.

***

As your wick gently sips oil,

I approach your glow

on this gloomy evening.

Following your halo,

I feel the courage to challenge

the dark times ahead.

***

With a hiss and crackle,

you burn your oil.

My faithful companion

showing your brilliance

as long as you’re needed.

***

Your flame begins to flicker

as I turn you down.

I trim the charred remains

of your wick,

knowing your flame will

burn bright for me

again tomorrow.

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About the Creator

Sandy Gillman

I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from. Author of Whispers in Your Mind

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    Written by Sandy Gillman