This is for everyone; for you who have lost a loved one; for you who have recently taken on the care of a loved one; for all of you who have been caring for so long; and for all of those loved ones.


Today I will light a candle for you
to shatter all the darkness and bless the times we knew.
Like a beacon in the night, the flame will burn bright
and guide us on our way.
Oh, today I light a candle for you.
The seasons come and go, and I'm weary from the change. I keep on moving on;
you know it's not the same.
And when I'm walking all alone,
do you hear me call your name? Do you hear me sing the songs we used to sing?
You filled my life with wonder, touched me with surprise. I always saw that something special
deep within your eyes.
Through the good times and the bad, we carried on with pride.
I hold onto the love and the life we knew
and today I will light a candle for you.
To shatter all the darkness and bless the times
we knew.
Like a beacon in the night, the flame will burn bright.
Today I will light a candle for you.

I don't know who the author is, or I would give credit.
A cup of hot chai and some soothing music, please!

I sent this poem to my son .He thought it was beautiful.
He understand why I have lite candles each day after my husband passing.

This poem is beautiful and one to save.I have lite candles every night since hubbies passing.

Beautiful, DONSWIFE, Thankyou.

What a wonderful sentiment, I’m saving it to remind me of the “light” within all of us.

Thank You,

I soooooooo needed this today! Thanks!

Thanks Donswife. I am printing this out and putting it in my special scrapbook