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The Fire Within

The fire within I sit down and watch the candles’ fire It seems I’m at odds with my needs and desires. The flame burns true and grows much higher It seems relentless and never shall tire. A breeze blows and the flame does flicker A fog rolls in and starts to get thicker. Still there is light and I’m able to see The flame is like desire burning in me. The candle grows shorter the flame goes low I see so much yet, so much I don’t know. Once again the breeze starts to blow It seems that the end is starting to show. My mind starts to wander as the flame does dance Never the same as I take a second glance. I see so much in life is left to just chance I drift to a dream as the flame puts me in a trance. I see the flame much like the fire inside my soul As the flame rises I begin to feel whole. I reach the next bridge and pay the toll I cross the bridge because there’s nowhere to go. I reach the other side and the rise of the sun Casts illumination on who I have become The fire may grow low but never goes out While the flames chase away the shadows of doubt.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/15/2011 5:49:00 AM
M.R. - a nice analogy of you (ok...us) to fire. Well done. ;-)
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Mark Russell
Date: 12/15/2011 5:02:00 PM
Thanks and yes it is of me but something that is universal and we all share. Hope you have a Merry christmas and a prosperous New Year.....Mark
Date: 12/15/2011 1:18:00 AM
mark this is a beautiful piece it true when sitting near a candle lit is beautiful to 2 watch even when it burns out,it unlocks something within.
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Date: 12/15/2011 2:56:00 AM
Thanks:) It is almost like the magic of this season. Candles in many ways are a symbol of hope. Happy Holidays and thanks for reading....Mark

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