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Fire and Ice

Fire, the breath of the mountain Ice, the coldness hidden within Intertwining together throughout the ages Twisting and turning, the fire flickers Still and solid, the ice waits Opposites, yet the truth lies within Mountains, seemingly the only place Where the two can co-exist Yet reality tells another story Within each of us, Lies the real fire and ice Fiery passions, within us burn Icy thoughts, hard and cold Mind and heart Heart and mind Deeply hidden Is the fire within the ice, And the ice within the fire Ruled by the heart Or ruled by the mind Rulers of each Or Rulers of none. Beware the one ruled by either ‘Tis not for man or woman To be ruled But for man and woman To rule themselves Emotion, human and warm Logic, hard and cold To be ruled by emotion Is to risk being burned To be ruled by logic Is to risk a frozen heart Balance in nature Balance within Find the fire within the ice And the ice within the fire Controlling both Only then will we find ourselves.

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Date: 9/15/2016 12:44:00 AM

Hello Caleb! What a really nice poetry! If you dont mind, I really need your help for my poetry reading competition. Please contact me rf.aidaa@gmail.com thank you:)

David Smith

Date: 7/9/2016 6:42:00 AM

Excellent. You write well. Even a Kiwi takes note. Deserve to be on best new poet ladder. You are only just below me. David from NZ

Caleb Lawrence
Date: 7/9/2016 7:21:00 AM

Thanks, my fellow kiwi friend xD I'm originally from NZ. Living with my family in Aussie now though.

Skat A

Date: 6/30/2016 10:24:00 AM

Caleb, Welcome to poetry soup, after reading this I know you are an Accomplished writer. Glad to see you enjoying it so much here. Flourishing among this community is easier than you think. Keep up the good work. *SKAT*

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/29/2016 1:01:00 PM

Well done, Caleb,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Caleb Lawrence
Date: 6/29/2016 7:15:00 PM

Thanks for the welcome :) I'll have a read of your poetry when I get home from school and all the stuff I need to do. Um, I don't really write that much poetry. But when I'm like really emotional, that's when I tend to write my best. I'll be posting a couple more that I've written when I get home.