Mehnaz Veetil Poet Free verse

Burning Embers

I close my eyes
Feel my heart on fire,
coal set scorching in subterranean mine. 

Now, must I pluck out
this fire burning , siphon this out
these drooling embers?

I am not to be blamed. Please,
I didn't start it, I only kept it ablaze,
with that tiny spark you blew in. 

I love these golden flecks
they hold me in  a fiery fantasy, a fairy
with wings of love and a sparkling magic wand. 

Look, can't you see,
our dark silhouettes an entwined beauty
drenched in the heat of unguarded love ..

I am the moth
drawn to your passion's flame
dancing wild as tomorrow never comes.

Protect me, from your fire,
this golden trance I love so dear, 
to dust may I burn
in embers you feed my heart! 
Happily so...,what if tomorrow never comes?

For Gail 's Burning Embers contest...
02.17.2013

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Anne-Lise Andresen January 5, 2014 at 3:39 PM - Nice to see the online, Mehnaz :) - Happy New Year to you and everyone you love!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A December 24, 2013 at 5:35 AM Mehanaz--Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer

Christine Phillips August 14, 2013 at 3:46 AM Nice use of metaphor in this poem.

Richard Lamoureux August 12, 2013 at 10:35 PM Hi Mehanaz, I hope all is well with you.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 23, 2013 at 12:05 PM - Pleased to read your work again, Mehnaz. - Glad to see you back! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux February 26, 2013 at 8:31 AM This is a very moving passionate piece. You are a gifted poetess.

Vesna Kovrlija February 26, 2013 at 1:47 AM Lovely poem!

Ravi Sathasivam February 23, 2013 at 4:49 AM Excellent. Wonderful write. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Fabiyas M V February 22, 2013 at 8:19 AM Thank you Mehnas for your nice words on my poem.But I know I am very late to respond.I am very very busy nowadays. You have penned very exceptionally.I really enjoyed it.I think you are from Kerala.

Russell Sivey February 17, 2013 at 8:24 PM This is such a delightful and energizing write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this amazingly imaginative poem this evening! What a powerful piece, a fabulous poem, Great Work!!

Donna Jones February 17, 2013 at 5:54 PM Very intense and beautiful....good luck

Harry Horsman February 17, 2013 at 4:33 PM wonderful poetry, and like the moth, i'm also drawn towards this...

Andrea Dietrich February 17, 2013 at 4:02 PM This is a wonderful entry in to the contest. I love that line: happily so... what if tomorrow never comes? So we need to keep those embers alive. WE never know when it will be all over!!

Demetrios Trifiatis February 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM Keep it burning the heart is made to withstand the fire of love in its fullest! Excellent!

Eileen Manassian February 17, 2013 at 9:25 AM Loved this, Mehnas! Absolutely thrilling write! Good luck, my dear! :)

David Williams February 17, 2013 at 8:55 AM Mehnaz an excellent entree for the contest, good luck...David