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There are special people that we meet in life who seem to make life's journey a little easier. Those people are like a candle that shows the obstacles in your way so that Life is easier to deal with.

Lighting Your Way

If I was one thing, I'd be a candle
Lighting the way so you can handle
Your life easier without woes
Not having to fight with your foes.
I'd help keep you from stumbling over
Things blocking your path to an open door.
If I light your path, life is easier,
Even strong winds, my light will not deter.
No matter what, I'm here for you
To cheer you up when you are blue.
Do not fret when times get tough,
If things look down or kind of rough.
Just remember, I'm always here,
In your heart, close and near.
I will help you out in every way,
Happiness and love in your heart will stay.
Don't blow me out, that's one request
Unless it's me you do detest.
I do not try to hurt anyone
That isn't good or any fun.
But one day you may leave me behind
You may no longer need my light to shine.
If that day comes, go on your way
And I will hope to see you again one day.
If one day, I don't appear,
Do not worry, do not fear
I may be gone, but in your heart
The light I gave you did not depart.
It will be there forever and a day
To always bring happiness and light your way.
Farewell for now, I'm needed elsewhere
If your path grows dark, in your heart, I'm there.
So I'm really not gone, just not seen,
I would not leave, I'm not that mean.
Only one simple request that I must say,
Please, never forget those who lit your way.

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Patricia
this poem is very good to send to friend because she is not felling at herself so i hope it cheers her up
neiranz
so sweet.
Nina
So beautifully written and just right to be sent to a distant close friend who is in need of some comfort right now! The poem certainly says all the correct words and thoughts that is in me to express to my friend. Thank you !
jay
This poem is gorgeous. I write poems myself, and I have to say that this is the only poem that I have ever heard or written that truly describes the way that I and many people like me feels after a truly life changing experience. Thank you very much
Tanya
I have to say that this was perfect! My best friend is going thorough a tough time and seems to be shutting me out. I have no idea why. I only want to be her friend and help her! I could not find the words an this poem said it all! Thank you!
nnn
ilove it
deepak
i hav never read such a poem which got address of my soul and brought my tears rolling down the heart.
candace
this is a very nice poem to give 2 ur friend
Kayla
I love this poem it just soooo cool!
nancy
The poem is very nice and encouraging. It has really lit my way. please write more about the same.
Eugene
It is very touching. It makes me think me more about my friends. I like it a lot.
ashley
the poem is very beautyful abd true. it made me think about my friend who helped me when it got dark. for me i say this poem deservers 4 out of 5. well done.
Deana
I LOVED YOUR POEM! IT WAS FANTASTIC! IT REALY TOUCHED ME! THE LAST TWO SENTENCES WAS WHAT REALY MADE ME LOVE THE POEM SOOO MUCH MORE THAN I ALREADY DID! GREAT JOB WRITING THIS POEM!
Holly
This Poem made me think of how close my friend and i are, this was a beautiful poem. I loved it.
jackie
i like this poem, it reminds me how good it feels 2 have a friend that loves you
zonbie
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Kevin
AMAZING! this touched me in so many ways. I am graduating college and this is so fitting for so many different reasons. Thank you! This is an amzing poem!
Adrianna
omg this made me cry
Hoda
I lvoe this poem! very beautiful!
misty
it reminds me of me and my friends. :-)
stephen
Two or three years ago I was about to lose the company of a very old and dear friend. She was at that time going to emigrate to Australia. It was a time of great sadness for us,we were like brother and sister. I came upon this poem at that time and 'God' it hit all the right buttons! It said all,that I (in my clumsiness) could not say. I Emailed the author and asked his permision (which he graciously granted)to send it to her,she replied saying that it was exactly as she felt too. We are still in touch on a regular basis with it seems no loss of contact. With thanks to this wonderful work. Still FANTASTIC every time I read it.
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AWESOME!
Gnat
I LOVE THIS POEM! Great rhyming. Nice altogether presentation. I enjoyed reading it!
Bonnie
This poem was hot. It almost made me cry. It made my day. It also helped me to think about college and my future.
kristen
this poem is probably one of the most touching poems i have ever read. very well written. i love it
Felicia
wow that poem is just wut i was looking for, for mah friend. every single word and sentence was great. good job. i write poems mahself. but this one was good. keep up the good work.
Jennifer
Very well rounded and great! Two Thumbs Up! Really Great Job Though!
shennna
i like diz poem its hella cool n i like it alot
Chai
I liked this poem. It is pretty well written. It means alot!
Monique
This is one of the best poems i've ever read. Tells about the path a friend can guide another friend
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