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Heart Wood

This is good heart wood I cried a little when the fire started Smoke was in my eyes It burns as it should Here and there the sparks have darted It caught me by surprise I caught a sparkle And felt in a flash the singe of flesh Cinders are not starry tears The ember shows its mettle Now the flames are still. Words mesh The ash of our fears But I love the tree Alright that lay down its life in flame To yield the great wood My love would not see It hurt again, no ax on the bitten frame This heart wood is good.

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Matt Caliri

Date: 6/14/2009 2:04:00 PM

"no ax on the bitten frame" That's a great line...i could see how replacing that line as the title would slightly chage the perspective of emotional connection to the poem...hm. Anyway, you came in 2nd place for my funnest-hardest contest, and want to know if you want a picture of the wolf figurine that im sending to the 1rst place winner. If you do I can sne dht electronic copy to your email... thanks for submitting!

Jay Loveless

Date: 6/9/2009 9:49:00 AM

Awesome. Peace. Boo. Ps Thank you for the comment

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 6/5/2009 12:55:00 AM

David, This is a clever poem. There is a lot of passion for life showing through these words. Writing about wood in such a compassionate tone amazes me. Keep up the good work. Lovingly, Dane (smiling- I photograph wood.)

Sharon Winter

Date: 6/1/2009 4:44:00 AM

Outstanding write David, from title to end. Just beautiful. Love, shar

Adeleke Adeite

Date: 5/31/2009 11:03:00 AM

great piece. i love the flow of words. keep writing. Adeleke

Izzy Gumbo

Date: 5/31/2009 8:06:00 AM

omg i love this poem. sooo well written and so beautiful. headed to faves. bravo my friend! thank you for your kind comments also.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/31/2009 1:49:00 AM

i love the first stanza and the imagery you give,heart wood and then flames of fire of course destroying the wood,and i love the last verse this heart wood is good--wonderful !Emotions in each stanza well described---CHARMA

L'Nass Shango

Date: 5/31/2009 12:21:00 AM

I often puzzle my mind to unlock your symbols, and even when I feel your writing is a rush ... I salute you as immortal among human kind ... when I grow up I want to write like you.

Brian Strand

Date: 5/30/2009 11:35:00 PM

Nice poetry David.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.It was a lovely fine day here which enhanced our experience.