24 Comments
User's avatar
Kate Smedley's avatar

'The one to return to, through presence and peace' thank you Stephanie ❤️🙏

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Thank you for your presence in receiving it, Kate. ❤️🙏

Brandi Lynn's avatar

The reminder that we don't have to fight to keep this light alive, but simply need to quiet down and let its warmth return us to ourselves, is incredibly grounding ✨

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Yes, amen. Thank you for receiving it, Brandi. 🙏💗

Guilherme's avatar

An eternal flame that never goes out, a fire that burns beyond matter. I walked towards this flame and in it I shall remain. Beautiful verses, Steph ❤️

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Thank you for receiving the message with such reverence and openness, Guilherme. I’m grateful for you and this beautiful reflection. ❤️

The Silent Compass | Natalie's avatar

I love this one❤

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Thank you for receiving it, Natalie 🙏💕🫶

Judith Mackintosh's avatar

The eternal flame never goes out, always remains lit warm and glowing within. Your poem a reminder of our own flame is always there.🔥 thank you 🌹

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Beautiful reflection. Thank you for your presence with this piece, Judith. ❤️

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor's avatar

Stephanie, the flame gives this poem a steady center, moving through remembrance, stillness, breath, warmth, and release. The recurring light creates the feeling of a sanctuary within the poem, while the closing invitation welcomes the reader into reflection without pressure. Your cadence carries gentleness throughout, allowing conviction and peace to share the same space. Grateful for the care with which you shaped an image of return, rest, and enduring light.

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Beautifully said. Thank you. 🙏💕🫶

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Rev. Kevin, thank you for your kind words and for receiving the message with such openness. I always appreciate the care and depth you bring to your reflections. 🙏💕🫶

Rev. Kevin T. Taylor's avatar

Stephanie, your response reminds me that openness travels in both directions between writer and reader. A poem creates the conditions for attention, then a thoughtful exchange gives that attention somewhere to land. I appreciate the generosity with which you receive reflection as part of the life of the piece. Thank you for welcoming readers so fully into the conversation your writing begins.

Sunshine's avatar

Your words glow with a quiet strength. I felt both comforted and inspired reading this. Thank you for sharing your light ✨️

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Thank you for this beautiful reflection. I appreciate your presence and openness in receiving the message. God bless. 🙏💕🫶

Aaronthewriter1 ✍️'s avatar

That flame within us is real. Life may test us, pain may cover it, and people may try to make us forget who we are, but the light God placed inside us cannot be destroyed. It may grow quiet for a season, but it never goes out Powerful, my sister of light. I felt every word. Keep fanning that flame. The world needs what you carry. Much love and many blessings to you. 🤍🔥✨

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Always ❤️❤️🙏🙏

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Aaron, this reflection means so much to me. Thank you for receiving the message with such care. I appreciate you more than you know, and I will say it again— so grateful our paths have crossed. I’m in full support of you, my brother. Your words, your light, and your essence are more powerful than you know. Much love and many blessings to you. 🙏💕🫶

Aaronthewriter1 ✍️'s avatar

Thank you for believing in me, for receiving my words with an open heart, and for always pouring such genuine love back into me. Your support means more than I can fully express. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

Your poem reminded me that presence is not about becoming someone else, but about returning to what has never left us. The flame isn't waiting to be lit—it has been patiently waiting to be noticed. Thank you for these beautiful words. ❤️

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Yes, amen—thank you for this, Antonio. I truly appreciate your presence and openness in receiving the message, and I am grateful for this beautiful reflection. ❤️

Farid Alsafaar's avatar

Absolute Perfection and Beauty

You You You

🤍🤍🤍

Stephanie ♡'s avatar

Thank You, Farid

Much Love

🤍🤍🤍