Carry the Flame

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    It is my dearest hope that I pass this flame to my son and that my purpose be fulfilled in a lasting shimmering hope that lives on to never die and again be passed to another worthy bearer.

    Carry the Flame
    Carry the Flame

     

    Carry the flame

    Your pathway may be perilous

    Your radiance remains

    Remember those that before you came

     

    No matter what wicked hearts attempt to do

    Stay with your purpose, pure and true

     

    At times you may feel unsound

    Standing on shaky ground

    Remember the flame to escort your passage

    Never forget your sacred message

     

    No matter what evil you encounter

    Be steadfast in your soul and you will not falter

     

    No doubt you will certainly feel unsteady

    But within your metal you must be ready

    To stand against the angry wind you must

    The power of justice in you is trust

     

    Darkness and hatred are yours to defeat

    A sword of honor you will keep

     

    Intention, drive and high resolve

    Will make your force each mystery solve

    Compelling shattered arches of hate

    Send winds on cherubs to abate


    Yours are the Powers of Heavens to harness

    To devour the worlds uneasiness

     

    Angels and foes will walk among you

    Rivals will merely briefly stun you

    You bear a crystal hope within

    The flame, beginning and the end

     

     

    -Marian Jacobs

     

    (For My Son)

    November 2009

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    moore2moore commented on Carry the Flame

    12-16-2009

    just The Way to go ,this is jost a flame that will light up the dark side of foerous gallery.You deserve to make it all time Dear.
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    danmartyjake1

    12/21/2009

    Thanks for your support and kind words.

    Bettysrainbow48 commented on Carry the Flame

    12-15-2009

    I found your poem very good and interesting to read. I liked it.
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    danmartyjake1

    12/15/2009

    Thanks Betty, Of course, the inspiration for it is even more interesting and time consuming for me, my boy. I'm so glad you got something from it. I hope it inspired you somehow.

    Tempestlady commented on Carry the Flame

    12-14-2009

    I saved it to my favorites. Would like to read it to my son, sometime. A wonderful philosophy and sentiment. Write on...
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    danmartyjake1

    12/15/2009

    Dear Tempest, I understand what you mean. I am only pleased that you found something of value to share in it. That warms my heart. Bless you!

    markrohaley commented on Carry the Flame

    12-13-2009

    Congratulations and I hope Almighty God who is Jesus Christ blesses you with life. :)
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    danmartyjake1

    12/14/2009

    Thanks Mark, for your congrats and for your blessing.

    M4n1s commented on Carry the Flame

    12-13-2009

    Congratulations! Well done to a poem that comes from a mother's heart.
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    danmartyjake1

    12/14/2009

    Thanx so much, for the response. Glad you enjoyed it.

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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