A Candle
by Cheryl Merrick
Most flames join
the blazing hearth fire
adding to
its merry warmth,
But a few choose
solitary candlesticks
bringing light to even
the darkest night.
A Poet's Longing
by Cheryl Merrick
In a quiet room with a comfy chair
and large windows overlooking the world,
I found my poet's heart.
Within is a craving to experience
the hours of intense focus,
and the exquisite beauty
in the flashes of inspiration
which connect me to the divine.