This is a book that asked to be written. It emerged out of darkness, like the soft morning fog that blankets the mountains. Born from heartbreak, solitude, and the kind of deep reflection that only comes through walking alone beneath ancient Welsh oaks and silver birch trees, Words by Candlelight is a collection of intimate prose and poetry that emerged from the depths of Brad W. Carr's heart amidst the darkness of a long, cold winter.
In the following pages, Brad explores the sacred fires of love and relationship, the healing powers of Nature, and the wild, untameable beauty of the feminine. The author's words are not always polished—they are, at times, raw, visceral, penetrative, and unfiltered. Other times, they are warm, tender, indirect, and poetic. They are the truths he found at the edge of grief and the peaks of joy. The book was born in silence; by candlelight; in communion with the mountains, woods, and the rivers of North Wales, and in the arms of love itself.
This book is for the truth-seekers; for the men learning to open their hearts again and create safety within themselves; for the women who long to be held safely in their fullest, wildest, softest expressions; for the battle-weary souls who find peace in birdsong, in stillness, and in the gentle conversations with the spirit of Nature.
Inside, you’ll find:
Reflections on the sacred dance between masculine structure and feminine flow
The echoes of Brad's childhood pain and stories of his path towards healing
The soul’s journey through grief, purpose, and sacred union
The author's deep reverence for Nature as his teacher, mirror, and guide
Invitations to feel more deeply, live more truthfully, and love more courageously
These words are not just the author's—they belong to the Earth, to the spirit that flows through all things, and to anyone brave enough to feel everything that makes this life one worth living.
This is not just poetry to be read. It is medicine to heal the wounded.