We Light a Candle Poem [in honor of Memorial Day]

We Light a Candle

We light a candle for each sunrise and sunset their eyes beheld.

We light a candle for each star that their hearts wished upon.

We light a candle for the tears that spilled out of their eyes in moments of sorrow and moments of sheer awe.

We light a candle for the sound of their laughter echoing still in our hearts.

We light a candle for each cup of coffee, each glass of wine, each meal shared.

We light a candle for the dances. 

We light a candle for each fight that was followed by forgiveness.

We light a candle for the lessons they learned and in return shared.

We light a candle for love. 

Author unknown.