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The Fire That Bred You

Long after your beginning in dancing ancient dream, The ferocious fire that fought only to keep you warm Flickered my night aglow in sweet, loving longing Haunting me, the strange fire, The father and mother of your care, Visited me blessed in visceral flair Almost holy in its anger to raise me up It begged by existence to be intimidated and respected Though my lofty star eyes always burned equal What is your new request, mystic fire? Now that your son emerged from your flames, Where shall you now flicker and reside? How intense you must have grown, sweet blaze To keep this unusual star so vital and strong Engulfed in your powerful arms, The bulge of your strength made his soul eternal And my inspiration abundant and fearless For that, I know why even the sun envies your flames How your creation, without waver, orbits my world Sending me the kiss of his luster Upon the lips that forever bless his birth

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 3/20/2016 1:50:00 AM

You weren't kidding about your admiration for the flames ... you've meticulously excavated it's many facets; warm from afar, but too close and you'll get burned. It's difficult to tell which captivates you most: the mother flame or the son flame, but in either case, "It begged by existence to be intimidated and respected" ... there is no escaping you, when you have something you wish to say, it will be said.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 3/20/2016 11:32:00 AM

Fire, to me is so so spiritual, and I love to play on that with poetry, linking it to passion, fervor, power and warmth. I really like what you said here. This one was an intense one. I have a hard time expressing my thanks sometimes, but it means so so so much!! : ) ~Laura

Kp Nunez

Date: 8/2/2015 7:29:00 PM

You continue to enthrall me, my friend. Your poetry is so rich and prolific I am left breathless trying to keep up with my reading...how much more in trying to grasp the essence of each piece! I am glad I got to read this today. Will be back for more of your recent ones. Always a 7. big hugs!

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 8/3/2015 6:49:00 PM

Your words mean a lot to me Kim..I know you understand the intensity of this piece, and you grasp its essence with your own unique intellect. Thank you always for your sweet comments. I am so grateful! ~Laura

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/31/2015 7:40:00 AM

It is indeed good to be alive for this brief moment of ours. We are all brothers and sisters united by the forces of nature which love and plague us all. You have a share of the well and are using it well.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 8/3/2015 6:46:00 PM

Thank you so much! Your insight is always appreciated : ) ~Laura

Eric Boddie

Date: 7/28/2015 6:01:00 PM

wow....the one who got away it still eats at us in some way what did I do wrong is what we all say but to me and only me is where my loyalty must stay.....great write....;)

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/28/2015 9:35:00 PM

Hey there Eric! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me and taking the time to read. I love your take on it, and you're very right! ~Laura

Jack Ellison

Date: 7/27/2015 7:37:00 AM

A brilliantly written, awesome poem, my dear sweet Laura! Such passion instills a craving and lust in me that causes my blood to race! POWERFUL!!! You are an amazing poet! I love you dear friend, Jack xxxx

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/27/2015 3:59:00 PM

Jack! Thank you for taking the time to read this one in particular. You are always a delight, whether I am reading your work, or having the privilege of getting a sweet review from you... thanks. I'm glad this poem has moved you so. Love you too! ~Laura

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/25/2015 2:58:00 AM

Wow this is beautiful Laura! You have that divine pulse in your blood again, so fresh and warm! Never has fire been so sacred and sweet as when you share in it's promise for love on soul so aroused to righteous and intimate creation. "Sending me the kiss of his luster, upon the lips that forever bless his birth..." This is a masterpiece great Poetess...J.A.B.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/25/2015 5:17:00 AM

Hello, dear.:) your presence always warms my heart. I'm so glad you appreciate this one- the beautiful star that you are, it comes as no surprise. The most awesome and rare fire resides in your fervent heart ~Laura

Justin Bordner
Date: 7/25/2015 3:03:00 AM

I'm so very enchanted by that second verse...the wonder and liberty of it so stimulating Laura...J.A.B.

Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 7/24/2015 7:50:00 AM

Enlightening hearts .Eclatante... Beautiful.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/24/2015 3:59:00 PM

Thanks Ovidiu! : ) You are so right! ~Laura

Elizabeth Agiantritis

Date: 7/24/2015 3:33:00 AM

Powerful and beautiful.

Laura Breidenthal
Date: 7/24/2015 4:09:00 AM

Thanks Elizabeth. I just visited your page. I was blown away... I hope you continue writing and posting on here, because you've got serious talent! ~Laura