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“A candle loses nothing by lighting another.”  ~ James Keller

Is there anyone who hasn’t heard
Or anyone who’s not been stirred
By this glowing, truthful quote
That light remains, as flame’s transferred.

Might sharing light extinguish shame?
Bring honor to another’s name?
In my mind, it is good to note
That light is light.  It’s all the same.

I cannot lose myself, it’s true,
By giving of myself to you.
The sharing is the antidote.
Let’s give, and watch the light accrue.

When sharing kindness, goodness, light,
We witness charity ignite.
This sentiment that Keller wrote
Shines hope into a troubled night.

© Marie Elena Good 2024