FJ Thomas Poet Rhyme

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

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Juliet Ligon July 18, 2022 at 9:37 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 July 19, 2022 at 7:00 AM I must agree Juliet, though it did not always seem that way lol. Thank you :)

Linda Alice Fowler June 28, 2022 at 4:59 AM "They" say opposites attract. Maybe there is commonality somewhere. I love your phrase "...like embers and snowflakes". FJ Thomas June 28, 2022 at 8:34 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 February 5, 2022 at 6:08 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 June 21, 2022 at 12:01 AM So very beautifully stated James. Thank you

Joanna Daniel November 22, 2021 at 10:15 PM Heart-touching piece, Flo, "embers and snowflakes" can never blend, maybe it's better for that relationship to end:) FJ Thomas June 21, 2022 at 12:00 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 October 3, 2021 at 6:51 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 June 20, 2022 at 11:54 PM Things have been something on this end as well Way. Thank you very much.

James Marshall Goff September 25, 2021 at 8:52 PM Longing, freedom,angst, joy...sweetly done FJ! FJ Thomas June 20, 2022 at 11:52 PM Thank you very kindly Jim

Chuck Melugin June 25, 2021 at 4:05 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 June 29, 2021 at 2:49 PM Lolol it's an old one but thank you Chuck. You definitely made me feel better!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri May 18, 2021 at 9:07 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 May 27, 2021 at 12:08 PM Thank you very much S. I will try to remember after a Zoom meeting I'm about to attend.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 4, 2021 at 4:15 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 May 27, 2021 at 12:06 PM Very very true Darlene! You have a good day as well.

Daniel Turner May 4, 2021 at 3:34 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 May 27, 2021 at 12:05 PM Everything is well Daniel. Thank you very much :)

Jan Allison May 4, 2021 at 2:49 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 May 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM Thank you Jan. It's an old one. Was just hoping to get something stirring mentally.

Mystic Rose Rose May 4, 2021 at 1:48 PM You sent goosebumps down my back, your pen holds rich ink today dear friend. I am sure that soul knew it too. Much love from my heart, xo FJ Thomas May 27, 2021 at 12:02 PM Thank you for that Vi :)