there is so much more to this power
than lighting candles.
And for someone
with your place in the world
with your values
there is no end to the good
you could do for the world
if you would learn who you are,
what you are, and
own it
use it
share it.
Gifts are meant to be enjoyed
and used.
Gifts of the gods must be used,
or they will be lost.
Look at your father—
you’ve known all your life
you didn’t want to be like him.
And gifts of the gods must be used for all,
above and below,
not for selfish purposes—
as your grandfather did,
or tried.
Maxfield....
she takes her hands away from my head
walks around
shifts the candles
and sits on the table facing me,
wrapping her warm hands
around my cold ones.
I can feel her doing this
more than I can see her
because it’s nearly dark.
My mind is calmer now
the pain eased with her touch.
I look again into her eyes
gray like a stormy sea.
She smiles and says,
you are carrying a great weight,
a great responsibility
but also great gifts to help you do
what you’ve come here to do.
And there are many of us here
to help you
if you’ll let us.
Candle lighting is a symbol,
dear Max.
You are here
to light a candle
in a dark world.
Be the light.
© copyright 2005 Maggie Wilson
