You know Gladys, when you are feeling spiritual, I think we CAN look at things like the candle popping as a sign. Sometimes, something wierd will happen to me and I will think, WOW~ was that a moment? Was my Mother or Father trying to tell me something. Who's to say what we should believe when moments like those happen, but if it gives you a warm spiritual feeling; then I think that can be inspiring, esp if it makes us feel good. So, then what's wrong w/that. I'll bet your poem was lovely.

I liked your post and think it was very touching.