Fireplace

I light
this flame, during
winters of my mind.

I etch your
fingertips into my own.
This is naivety, or
tight-lipped behavior, like
sparks consuming coal.

I long for you,
like embers and chimney tops,
or chimneys and skies.

If I lit the clouds,
with this flame,
would it pour,
enough to bring 
summer in my heart?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ilagan Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 6:22 AM
Appreciate the comment, l'nass.
Shango Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 5:14 PM
I am sure this will be read beyond my eyes ... and your answer shall be forthcoming ... be encouraged and let this creativity flow.
Ilagan Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Thank you, Mr. Anderson. I have read a couple of your work and I am very much impressed, (more like can-you-teach-me-amazement.) :)
Anderson Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 4:15 AM
you are a very deep poet. like your style and your way of connecting. real poetry!
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