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The unquenchable fire
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The unquenchable fire |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal 
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As I read how to overcome suffering and bring about a life of peace and happiness, it has been mentioned over and again that it is in desiring what we cannot or do not have that in part brings about misery and suffering.I thought I'd play with this a bit, and thus . . . The Unquenchable Fire It is in that wanting That trouble arises Before the desire The fire burned cool Flickering in idle A cool shade of blue It was your smile That lit the torch Amidst gasoline poured Into a virgin pool To burst forth into burning A heated yellow riot A passionate thirst And though the flames That flared unto the sky Soon settled down They did not die But rather devoured flesh Searing in brand Of ravenous quest A burning unsated This insidious pyre That consumes my breast In its heated desire And trouble proceeds Into unquenchable fire Burning . . . Ever burning. It is in the wanting That trouble arises s.a.t. Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
"It is in the wanting That trouble arises" Yes, it is...always. Excellent poetice statement. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I sure did need this tonight thank you |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
you played with this well. i especially adored "ravenous quest"~kewl combination! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Killer title Susan... The coals burn red for sure. TD |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Icebox -- thank you. As much of what you write makes statements, your compliment pleases me greatly. Passing Shadows, I understand your suffering. Perhaps not to such a depth, but I do understand. I'm glad you were touched by my words. Kaile -- thanks for your encouragement. I too like the ravenous quest, I appreciate the feedback. TD -- as always, your replies warm me. Thank you. Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This is so pretty Susan, I really loved your thoughts on the subject~ This speaks to me, beautifully! Thank you for this timeless treasure. |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Written with skill and such passion! I'm definitely envious! Enjoyed! misc'e |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Susan, I am so impressed with your writing. You speaketh the truth, lady! And so beautifully, as well!  ....jo |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
The threefold fire Desire, Hostility and Delusion? Ah, the Bodhisattva would be proud. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Fantastic write Susan!! Very much enjoyed! Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Susan Your words held so much power and spoke so many truths. A wonderful write. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Hugs to you all and thank you for replying. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. with great affection --  SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
this is more than a poem....much more I think |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
"And though the flames That flared unto the sky Soon settled down They did not die But rather devoured flesh Searing in brand Of ravenous quest" Unquenchable, defined. Your verse is a powerful depiction. To burn this way, is indeed impassioning. But to a degree, dangerous as well. Enjoyed. Sincerely, Reg |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Robert -- very intuitive. Reg -- very true. Thank you both for your replies. SusanHappiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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