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The Flame
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The Flame |
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jbouder Member Elite
since 1999-09-18
Posts 2534Whole Sort Of Genl Mish Mash 
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The Flame by James N. Bouder Like an empty hearth, my soul was cold and desolate when you found me, Poor and needy, eyes blinded to my own heart's poverty. But your love ignited the kindling of my heart; kindling I did not even know was there. From a spark, a flame, from a flame, a roaring fire. My words are like the ashes rising from the blaze, cast to the heavens, Bearing witness to the fire that rages below like circling Seraphs, Burning bright for a moment, only to disappear from sight, carried off by the four winds. Yes, my words are like the ashes rising from that blaze. No longer needy, no longer poor, no longer dark, no longer desolate, only hungry. The same flames that give light and warmth also consume me. I long for more of your love, fearing the day when these bright flames become cold embers. Against that day my spirit desperately strives. Who would turn from the fire and return to the empty hearth? I will not. I cannot. Though your flame may be as distant as the stars above, by it I am warmed. Though the clouds obscure its light, by it I see as clearly as if it was mid-day. May my love be your warmth and your light. for j ------------------ Jim |
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Stefanie71 Junior Member
since 1999-09-16
Posts 13 |
very heartfelt. i enjoyed your poem. It is very good. |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Truly beautiful in its honesty. I loved reading this. ------------------ The only man worth your tears will never make you cry... |
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jewl New Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 4 |
I am a very lucky woman...you are truly gifted...I am blessed to have you in my life. I love you |
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Beki Senior Member
since 1999-09-15
Posts 1569Newport Beach, CA, USA |
Very nice..:-) but need to say, embers are not cold, they just lie quietly smoldering till something, or someone, fans them into flames again. :-) |
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jewl New Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 4 |
You have touched my heart and kissed my soul..I felt you in every word.. |
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melony New Member
since 1999-09-21
Posts 1 |
jim, my thoughts on your poetry are very mixed...they are wonderfully emotional...and would like to see more of your fine work |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
James I really enjoyed the read....good work..... ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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