Elements Part 4 - Fire
Stars In My Heart
Free from pain, he lay aloof and still on the bier
I saw him sleep motionless with no trace of fear
Recanting the prayers after the village priest-head
Eyes lowered I sniffled and dropped my heavy head
Sandalwood logs and incense were placed above him
Saline tears kept dripping down as all looked so grim
The crackling red flames shot arrows to heaven's bed
When pyre was kindled to bid farewell to the dead
His soul with fire danced in celebration
But our souls were charred and ashen as dad moved on
In a pensive mood I reflected on fusion
Of bonds and connections that bind us to love on
The inferno brought me out of this delusion
Of nothingness, but stars in my heart to live on
May 1, 2016
Elements Parts 4 - Fire
For Brian Davey
12 syllables in each line
Copyright © Balveen Cheema | Year Posted 2016
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