Ode to the Eternal Flame

Oh, gentle candle, flickering light,

A bridge to realms beyond our sight,

In your dance, I find solace deep,

Connecting me to those I keep.

You stand like a sentinel, steadfast and true,

Guiding departed souls to skies so blue,

In your radiant glow, their memories reside,

A beacon of love, forever by their side.

You whisper secrets to the starry night,

Carry messages to realms of endless light,

Each wisp of smoke, a whispered prayer,

A connection to those no longer here.

Through the veil of time, you extend your hand,

A luminescent thread to a distant land,

Oh, candle, bearer of my heartfelt plea,

Keep their spirits close, eternally.

Though they've journeyed beyond earthly strife,

In your gentle flame, they find eternal life,

So here I stand, in your soft embrace,

Honoring their presence, their boundless grace.

O candle, you're more than wax and wick,

A vessel of memories, a torch so slick,

In your embrace, their essence blooms,

A guiding light through life's endless rooms.

With reverence, I light you, dear friend,

In your warm embrace, our spirits blend,

In your radiant glow, I find my way,

A testament to love that will never sway.

So dance, sweet candle, in the still of night,

Illuminate my memories, keep them in sight,

A bridge to the afterlife, you'll forever be,

A connection to those who've set their spirits free.