Carried Away

I wish to sate myself with the smells of fire
And drift like smoke into the air
Be cleansed by the drift in my heart’s desire
And chase stars clinging to the atmosphere

Or perhaps be embers that burn below the flame
Bright and essential light, intense in my burn
Longing to be utterly quenched by sweet rain
To char the memories of what I have spurned

Rather a bright summer breeze where eagles carry me far
Atop the strength of wings finding home for this castaway
Above the menagerie of each tragic scar
In the drift of fond freedoms that lift grief away

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Date: 6/17/2022 10:23:00 AM
Lonna, congratulations on your win! Your imagery is so poignant with pinpoint sharpness and the clarity of creativity. I soar with you on eagle's wings. Love the third stanza. Blessings.
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 6/20/2022 6:35:00 PM
So happy to hear from you. Thanks for the great comment! Health and happiness Sam.
Date: 6/15/2022 3:35:00 PM
I really identify with this lofty poem Lonna. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo
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Lonna Blodgett
Date: 6/15/2022 5:20:00 PM
Thank you Connie. Your comments are always so welcome. Health and happiness!
Date: 6/14/2022 5:30:00 AM
Bright poem indeed. Love your images.
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Date: 6/15/2022 5:19:00 PM
I thank you so very much Victor. Glad you liked it. Health and happiness my fellow poet.
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