I light a candle

I light a candle

as a warm welcome for a friend, 

and to see them safely home.

I light a candle

For those who flickered and flew away 

Into the dark night sky

I light a candle 

And offer up my love, my hopes

My remembrance

I light a candle

To mark the passing through

The gateway of a another year

I light a candle 

To draw a ring around time

And mark a special moment

I light a candle

To welcome the new day

And see out the long night

I light a candle

To bring a little lightness

To a dark corner

I light a candle

To sprinkle a little magic

On lifes mundanity

I light a candle

When the power supply fails

And life seems in dissarray

I light a candle

To perfume an intimate moment

And scent a room with romance

I light a candle

As a simple act of solace

To focus on a heartfelt intent

I light a candle

Aware that across creed, class & culture

We all light candles to see our way by