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Burning Flame of Life

Arise and fall; the cycle of life; birth and death are human plight.

A life is lit and it burns short; when matches struck bring in discord.

Flames burn dim or bright; many deny, their own bright light.

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Franci Hoffman

Date: 11/13/2020 12:15:00 PM

Brilliant and creative piece, my friend!

Daniel Schack

Date: 11/12/2020 12:16:00 PM

Crazy cool and creative.please see and feedback mine.Daniel schack.

Gary Bateman

Date: 7/22/2017 9:07:00 AM

ML, Another one of your brilliantly done Sijos!! Excellent in every respect!! A FAVE!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Richard Martins

Date: 10/1/2016 6:52:00 AM

I just came across this beauty. Lovely!!

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/6/2015 7:22:00 PM

A terrific write but I would expect no less from you. A Fav!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/7/2015 11:45:00 PM

Oh, I'm not quite that perfect, but I am glad that you enjoyed it.

Darlene Smith

Date: 3/15/2015 9:27:00 PM

I love this one much. It is classic and timeless like an ancient chant.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/19/2015 5:50:00 AM

I'm glad you liked it...thanks.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 2/11/2015 8:25:00 AM

fantastic poem ML you perfectly capture life hugs 7

M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/19/2015 5:50:00 AM

Many thanks.

David Fisher

Date: 2/1/2015 3:37:00 PM

I love the way you describe our light. Enjoyed this poem and its form. It sure is hard to stand out in the spotlight, but that is life.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/2/2015 5:29:00 PM

I agree, thanks David.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/31/2015 3:14:00 AM

M.L. Kiser, this is an awesome sijo. I'm not too familiar with the form. Love life and it's flames... LINDA

M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/2/2015 5:29:00 PM

Thanks Linda, I'm glad that you liked it.

Eve Roper

Date: 1/29/2015 4:28:00 PM

M.L. Kiser, love the imagery on this write, a 7. Blessings dear friend Eve

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/29/2015 4:49:00 PM

Thank you, so much.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 1/28/2015 6:31:00 PM

You are a bright light, ML...a wonderful, inspiring sijo...hugs, Rhonda

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/29/2015 4:49:00 PM

I hope that I am; many thanks for your visit.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/28/2015 9:49:00 AM

This one shines brightly!

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:56:00 PM

Thank you, Richard, I appreciate the kind comments.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/27/2015 4:40:00 PM

M.L. so much wisdom and inspiration in so few words. Very beautiful! Sandra

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM

Many thanks, Sandra.

James Fraser

Date: 1/27/2015 2:12:00 PM

These three lines are terrific MLK, and so true. Well thought out to this short form, James :)

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM

Thank you James.

Emile Pinet

Date: 1/27/2015 2:07:00 PM

Beautiful sentiments and a graceful approach to the mysteries of the soul. Emile.

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM

Thank you, Emile.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/27/2015 10:39:00 AM

Our lives touch on at least one or two other people wouldn't it be a much better world if when we did touch that it would be only for the good..I enjoyed reading your work and enjoyed the topic..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Sara

M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:58:00 PM

Many thanks, Sara and I enjoy visiting your page, as well.