Fire and Ice

Maybe to realize, we had to separate;
 ...watch each other walk away. 
Complete opposites we seem to only agitate; 
the distance growing day by day. 

Now, no longer confined by fears 
I look up searching for any light. 
But the darkened sky stole my tears; 
hid my pain from all other's sight. 

I close my eyes and feel it comforting me. 
Whispering the burdened secrets of eternity. 
Reminding me "different" can be amazing; not always a mistake 
At last I understood the beauty of our love; like embers and snowflakes   

Somehow I endured today without you and gave prayer 
that when again my eyes open I see you standing there 


12/27/2017

marriagerhyme

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 7/18/2022 9:37:00 AM

I love your image of embers and snowflakes. As agitating as our differences can be, they compliment one another and it's a beautiful thing.

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/19/2022 7:00:00 AM

I must agree Juliet, though it did not always seem that way lol. Thank you :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/28/2022 4:59:00 AM

"They" say opposites attract. Maybe there is commonality somewhere. I love your phrase "...like embers and snowflakes".

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/28/2022 8:34:00 AM

Thank you again Linda :) My husband and I are so very different. But we will be celebrating 30yrs together this year... so I am happy we didn't "walk away" :)

James Inman

Date: 2/5/2022 6:08:00 PM

Like graphite and diamonds are made from the same carbon atoms people can be drawn to each other but their very makeup will preclude them from ever being able to appreciate the beauty that they each possess and rather than offering each other comfort and caring, one is volatile and burns out hot and quickly before it can reach a higher plain, while the other shines brilliantly but finds it difficult to change because it has already evolved into its finest form. A touching write.

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/21/2022 12:01:00 AM

So very beautifully stated James. Thank you

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/22/2021 10:15:00 PM

Heart-touching piece, Flo, "embers and snowflakes" can never blend, maybe it's better for that relationship to end:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM

Sometimes it seems that way. But I prefer to imagine a field of undying embers beneath a snow-filled sky creating a constant and undeniable state of beauty ;)

Wayland Bunch

Date: 10/3/2021 6:51:00 AM

I don't know why I'm so behind. I've just been lost myself, what can I say. This is so powerful. Great write sorry I'm so late on the comment.

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/20/2022 11:54:00 PM

Things have been something on this end as well Way. Thank you very much.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/25/2021 8:52:00 PM

Longing, freedom,angst, joy...sweetly done FJ!

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/20/2022 11:52:00 PM

Thank you very kindly Jim

Chuck Melugin

Date: 6/25/2021 4:05:00 AM

Sweet Flo! You write your Louisiana pen off! Each lined floored me! From the title to ,,,,,"standing there"! You should give Heart lessons!

FJ Thomas
Date: 6/29/2021 2:49:00 PM

Lolol it's an old one but thank you Chuck. You definitely made me feel better!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 5/18/2021 9:07:00 AM

Aww such a soulful poem expressed in beautiful rhyming phrasings and dialogue. Ends with an appealing prayer. Kudos for this lovely touching poem on the common topic of broken heart and heartache, but written uniquely. Plz do read and comment my newest poem too.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/27/2021 12:08:00 PM

Thank you very much S. I will try to remember after a Zoom meeting I'm about to attend.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/4/2021 4:15:00 PM

Hello FJ Thomas, to argue is senseless it gets both people nowhere. it is best to talk it out before going to bed. sometimes it works our tat way. I hope all is well with yu. enjoy your evening my friend.

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/27/2021 12:06:00 PM

Very very true Darlene! You have a good day as well.

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/4/2021 3:34:00 PM

Failed relationships can be the worst. It is always hard to keep a level head and try to see things from the other side because no one wants to admit they were wrong. Our first instinct is to recoil in pain, then lash out in defense. Powerful write Flo. Hoping all is well. hang in there, once a poet always a poet:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/27/2021 12:05:00 PM

Everything is well Daniel. Thank you very much :)

Jan Allison

Date: 5/4/2021 2:49:00 PM

such an emotional piece that sadly many can relate to , its so so sad when a relationship breaks down Flo but sometimes its better for a couple to split. I especially loved that third stanza and the embers and snowflakes , I'm so glad to see you posting:-) hugs jan xx

FJ Thomas
Date: 5/27/2021 12:03:00 PM

Thank you Jan. It's an old one. Was just hoping to get something stirring mentally.