M. L. Kiser Poet Sijo

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 November 13, 2020 at 12:15 PM Brilliant and creative piece, my friend!

Daniel Schack November 12, 2020 at 12:16 PM Crazy cool and creative.please see and feedback mine.Daniel schack.

Gary Bateman July 22, 2017 at 9:07 AM ML, Another one of your brilliantly done Sijos!! Excellent in every respect!! A FAVE!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Richard Martins October 1, 2016 at 6:52 AM I just came across this beauty. Lovely!!

Maurice Yvonne April 6, 2015 at 7:22 PM A terrific write but I would expect no less from you. A Fav! M. L. Kiser April 7, 2015 at 11:45 PM Oh, I'm not quite that perfect, but I am glad that you enjoyed it.

Darlene Smith March 15, 2015 at 9:27 PM I love this one much. It is classic and timeless like an ancient chant. M. L. Kiser March 19, 2015 at 5:50 AM I'm glad you liked it...thanks.

Shadow Hamilton February 11, 2015 at 8:25 AM fantastic poem ML you perfectly capture life hugs 7 M. L. Kiser March 19, 2015 at 5:50 AM Many thanks.

David Fisher February 1, 2015 at 3:37 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 February 2, 2015 at 5:29 PM I agree, thanks David.

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2015 at 3:14 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 February 2, 2015 at 5:29 PM Thanks Linda, I'm glad that you liked it.

Eve Roper January 29, 2015 at 4:28 PM M.L. Kiser, love the imagery on this write, a 7. Blessings dear friend Eve M. L. Kiser January 29, 2015 at 4:49 PM Thank you, so much.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 28, 2015 at 6:31 PM You are a bright light, ML...a wonderful, inspiring sijo...hugs, Rhonda M. L. Kiser January 29, 2015 at 4:49 PM I hope that I am; many thanks for your visit.

Richard Lamoureux January 28, 2015 at 9:49 AM This one shines brightly! M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:56 PM Thank you, Richard, I appreciate the kind comments.

Sandra Haight January 27, 2015 at 4:40 PM M.L. so much wisdom and inspiration in so few words. Very beautiful! Sandra M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM Many thanks, Sandra.

James Fraser January 27, 2015 at 2:12 PM These three lines are terrific MLK, and so true. Well thought out to this short form, James :) M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM Thank you James.

Emile Pinet January 27, 2015 at 2:07 PM Beautiful sentiments and a graceful approach to the mysteries of the soul. Emile. M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:57 PM Thank you, Emile.

Sara Kendrick January 27, 2015 at 10:39 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 January 28, 2015 at 2:58 PM Many thanks, Sara and I enjoy visiting your page, as well.

Nette Onclaud January 27, 2015 at 9:44 AM fantastic work. M.L... so much expressed about life in so few words... great job!.. huggs M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM I am glad that you enjoyed it, Nette. M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 2:59 PM I am glad that you enjoyed it, Nette.

Paul Callus January 27, 2015 at 8:23 AM Very clever ML; this sijo is a perfect tool to express your thoughts. The final line is a delight! #7 // paul M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 3:14 PM Thanks so much, Paul.

Demetrios Trifiatis January 27, 2015 at 5:27 AM Superbly philosophical! A seven, dear M.L.K. is due! M. L. Kiser January 28, 2015 at 3:15 PM Thanks so much, Demetrios. Glad you stopped by.

Sarah Griffel January 26, 2015 at 9:18 PM that is amazing! i love it! M. L. Kiser January 26, 2015 at 10:49 PM So many thanks, Sarah.

Casarah Nance January 26, 2015 at 6:45 PM This was great! I am impressed! :) M. L. Kiser January 26, 2015 at 10:50 PM I'm glad; thanks for the visit.