Fire

lost inside the purifying fire
looking to escape its grasp
trapped inside the corrupted pyre
struggle for the final gasp

fire, bringer of destruction
all consuming, never dying
ever pure is its seduction
indifferent to joy or crying

fire, bringer of the life,
of the light, of the strife
undying part of our suspensions
neither good nor evil in its intentions
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Very nice meaningful thoughts you have expressed in this write, Syd
Brown Avatar
October 4, 2010 at 12:03 PM
From what I am reading this afternoon it looks as if everyone found some inspiration to write this weekend. Thank you for sharing your excellent poetry with us today Syd. Love, Carol
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