I felt a candle was lit when you came into my life.

Your smile, its warmth melted my heart.

We were so different, yet we were so right.

You are my candle, my wife.

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We grew up, learning life together.

Your brightness, happiness, always leading the way.

Our children were born one, two, three.

You are my candle, my wife.

***

We struggled; no money, and no warmth outside your light.

Our children grew and with them, your flame became ever brighter.

School, boyfriends, girlfriends, their lights growing clearer.

You are my candle, my wife.

***

Then, one by one, we watched them leave home.

Yet, despite our new riches, regained freedom.

Your light flickered; you missed them.

You are my candle, my wife.

***

We grew older; we watched on.

Our children produce their own.

Your light shines bright once again.

You are my candle, my wife.

***

And then your light dimmed.

That horrible disease, cancer.

Your light suddenly snuffed out.

You are my candle, my wife.

***

My light is now dimming too; without you, it had to.

Yet, your memories still burn brightly within me.

That love, that warmth, our cuddles.

You were my candle, my life.