The Advent Candle Speaks

I am a little advent light
and I have lots to do.
I stand erect and make it right
to be an old or new.

I am a little longer than
my neighbour over there.
That is because I really can
start quite anew in here.

But confidence I have not got
as he has, that is clear.
My courage really means a lot.
But also do my fear.

So we are not the same, for sure,
as candle lights alert.
Where he is able, I am pure,
the nature made overt.

So I will give authority,
and he will give me strength.
Like that there will be surety
the light will be of length.

Together we shall make a pact
which Christmas Eve will bring.
The light of one another act
we will. That is the thing.

So, as the days grow short and bright,
as one, our spirits rise.
We share in warmth, our hearts ignite,
two fires in the skies.

With every flicker, hope we share,
through darkened nights, we guide,
eye-catching in the evening air,
as love and peace abide.