Elizabeth Wesley Poet Romanticism

Fan the Flame

Fan the flame that burns within,
If we’ve found love it can’t be sin.
Your touch makes my heart take flight,
To suffer that which seems so right.

I long to touch you when we meet,
But take the path of sad retreat.
You cannot know just how to find,
Things that hurt my troubled mind.

All that is should not have been,
For that which was is but a dream.
For those who love but have much pride,
Are those who jest and set aside.

No need to fan the flame so blue,
For shades of dark have hurt the hue;
But in my heart I call your name,
For in my soul there’s too much pain.

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John Loving Iii June 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM it is at this moment that i read this piece. and it is at this moment that i need it being in my situation. looking for some one to fan the flame. it's times like this one that lets me know that God has a way of speaking to us.

Keith Bickerstaffe June 25, 2012 at 7:27 PM I don't know whether with me it's shyness or fear of rejection. But I do know how to avoid, and how to 'torpedo' a relationship. Fear of commitment? I don't really know. '...shades of dark have hurt the hue' is such a marvelous phrase. BRAVO Elizabeth. God bless you.

Richard Moriarty July 25, 2011 at 11:24 PM I like the way you wrote this one, it has such rhythm and the flow of the thoughts just pulled me into it, really loved this Elizabeth, luv, Rich

James Fraser June 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM Fine flow to this piece Elizabeth, I love it. Have a wonderful weekend :)

Zzzzz Zzzzz June 19, 2011 at 5:22 AM A fine, poetic piece. Ultimately a sad one, but many of the best poems are sad, I think. Warmest wishes, Robert.

John Aaron Green June 18, 2011 at 12:37 PM wonderful write, touches my heart,,please read my together in love poem when you get a chance.......i read this twice it is so good.......

George Aul June 18, 2011 at 11:25 AM Very passionate words...they (whoever they are) say time lets the pain go away, sometimes it would be better if the memory would go away (just the bad times)....thanks for the great comment.........George

Carolyn Devonshire June 17, 2011 at 5:35 PM There is so much sadness and longing in this poem, Elizabeth. I hope you are not in the process of losing a "dream" love right now. Sometimes the sparks can be rekindled, but once hurt, you are always wary of encountering more pain. Beautifully written. Love, Carolyn

Claire Burke June 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM Very well expressed and think this poem would take any readers breath away as it gave me a lump in my throat. Your very talented. Claire x

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM lovely lines Elizabeth.. u should enter this one in Brian's new contest.. it is beautiful luv..good luck if u do..thankxx for your very sweet and welcome comments on my poetry..