Flame

It dances
without rhythm or form
rather
impulsively
to energy around and within
offering warmth
and company.
The fragility of its existence 
startling in its strength
to illuminate  dark spaces.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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George   Avatar
August 9, 2008 at 8:10 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved feature of the week, Joanne. lainie
Winter Avatar
August 5, 2008 at 5:35 AM
Congratulations on this wonderful poem being featured once again. Love, Shar
Austin Avatar
August 5, 2008 at 5:29 AM
Congrats on your selection. Flame creates more than fire, this I love about it. Love, Daver
Jordan Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 9:51 AM
Really enjoyed this poem - love fire light myself - congrats on being featured
Paarlberg Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 8:57 AM
Very warm little piece of work.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 7:02 AM
Congrats again Joanne. Another featuring of "Flame." Vince
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