Open Poetry #26 |
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As Only The Flame Can Love |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
The candle gives its life in devotion to the flame. A death slowed in the stillness of ecstasy's hand. The candle prays in lessening tears. Dissolving of its self with every drop that falls. I love you as the candle loves the flame - My all to this fire that consumes. Yet more...I love as only the flame can love. That burns solely to feed the candles desire. |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
I enjoyed reading your write! >>QjQ<< looking forward to reading more! |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
This lit the mind in a silhouette of love...nicely done. ThisDiamond |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I have a thing for candles Eric so you know I loved this write! |
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cinnamongirl Member
since 2003-02-02
Posts 217 |
Giving, sacrificing- this is part of love; being consumed in and by each other, willingly burning in love together... how infinitely beautiful this timeless message is. I know there is more meaning to be extracted from your poem, but there could never be enough room to speak of all the wisdom captured so perfectly in your words. Thank you... it's just beautiful. I love this divine whisper of yours. I love you, Moca |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How do you do it every single time? |
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J. K. Mitchell Member
since 2002-01-12
Posts 311GA |
Wow! Just wow! |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
...The candle gives its life in devotion to the flame...I love you as the candle loves the flame. Yet more, I love as only the flame can love. That burns solely to feed the candles desire. This is truly incredible. Your verses are awesome with images that burn as the candle's flame indelibly in mind. -Patricia |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ericc...I don't think I will ever think of a candle and its flame the same as I did before reading your poem. Enjoyed. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The candle gives its life in devotion to the flame. A death slowed in the stillness of ecstasy's hand. The candle prays in lessening tears. Dissolving of its self with every drop that falls. I love you as the candle loves the flame - My all to this fire that consumes. Yet more...I love as only the flame can love. That burns solely to feed the candles desire. Each single word is a precious part of the perfection here. Dear Eric, I think this poem should be read in schools, in churches, in the stillness of our own rooms, as well as by lovers, as it holds the essence of what true, unconditional love is all about. You are not only a wonderful Poet, but also a very enlightened one. Love, Margherita ![]() |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Exquisite!! ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Midnitesun![]()
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Be careful Eric, I think you just lit a roomful of candles. ![]() This is beautiful! ![]() |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
How STUNNING...what a blazing vision of love your poem shows us....very well done.... |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
This is a wonderful show of the depth of your love......Very nice!!!!! ![]() Bridgette ![]() "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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vandana![]()
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed ![]() |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... and the heat of the flame reaches into all the hearts walking together with you on the Path of Love and its light gently flickers in all the eyes meeting yours. Enjoying this masterpiece once again ... Love, Margherita ![]() |
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garysgirl![]() ![]() ![]()
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Eric, this is so beautiful. ![]() I love you as the candle loves the flame - My all to this fire that consumes. Yet more...I love as only the flame can love. That burns solely to feed the candles desire. Hugs, Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Eric: always leaving me smiling this is amazingly beautiful as they always are xxoo |
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