Aspiring

I hide my flame amongst the embers, slowly burning there
a little light remains as assssh, fuming gasssseoussss screams
a waft of smoke ascends from where, my little light does flare
to lurch in shadows on the wall and burst to sparks that sigh;

my lowly ember flickering flame may be all my fire seems
to dance with stars in the night, is what my fire dreams ...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Whalley Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM
from stars we come to stars we shall return, this ancient ache of longing urging us to burn, to shine on 'n on from inside out, where illumination is a fire without any doubt
Brown Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 12:07 PM
I enjoyed reading your great poetry this afternoon Jerry. Wishing you a week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
Owens Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Nice poem...enjoyed...Marty
Nieves Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Wonderful poerty you got there, Jerry. Thums up .
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