Tom Quigley Poet Sonnet

Elemental Fire

From grand supernova to tiny spark 
Infinitesimal to infinite 
Releasing raw power from cold and dark 
Evanescent bloom, life glows animate 

Bright conflagration’s transient glory 
And steady burn driving the world's engine 
Flame’s warm light on pages of a story 
Glowing, ardent blaze of lovers' passion

Our stolen gift, from great Prometheus 
Provoking Zeus’ eternal, scorching wrath
Guide and protector, from time’s dawn with us
Beating wolves and Reaper back down the path

White hot lotus flower blooms within me 
My inflamed spirit burning to be free 

4/20/16

140 Syllables, Shakespearean Rhyme Scheme
For contest: Elements Part 4-Fire
Sponsor: Brian Davey

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Connie Marcum Wong May 5, 2016 at 2:12 AM I really enjoyed your entry Tom, and I am honored to be in your company on the winner's list. Congratulations! #7 ; )

Karam Misra May 4, 2016 at 8:21 AM Congratulations on your placement in the competition, Tom. Excellent write, bring out all the aspects of the element. Loved your graphic, too. Phoenix? Tom Quigley May 4, 2016 at 8:42 AM Thank you, Karam! I think it is a Phoenix. Found it w/google image search.

Brian Davey May 4, 2016 at 3:50 AM I love mythology Tom so your theme hit home with me in a grand way! Congrats on another great write and being at the top of the Elements contest list again Tom Quigley May 4, 2016 at 8:41 AM Thanks, Brian! Really cool contest topics!