An Ocean Between the Fire

fire in the ocean
burning, searing
hotter than the sun
but amongst the flame
inside the embers
a dark ocean
has waves taller
than the fires blaze,
the dark waters
hold oceans
hold inlets
hold seas
and in these waters
lie shadows
of the seize
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's "You Pick Again" contest Jesse. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 6:58 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "MIX" contest Jesse. Love, Carol
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November 28, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Congratulations on your win Jesse.Very nice poem.
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November 26, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Congratulations on your win Jesse
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November 26, 2011 at 2:15 AM
JESSE,, CONGRATULATIONS... ON YOUR WIN.. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT..ALWAYS,..P.D.
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