Afzal Nusker Poet Free verse

Hidden Sparks In Ashes

Yes I have been burned down into cold grievous ashes.
But in ashes, still lies the glimmering sparks of my strength.
My spirit is still aglow by the fire that burns within me. 
The fiery hope that holds me strong to overcome my ruins.

I will rise from these cold and wet ashes, spark by spark.
A regal incarnation will it be with an avatar of new flames.
Once I'm ablaze standing tall there will be no fading out.
You haven't seen the last of me yet, the spark is still there.

 Above is my response to the below quote by Rupi Kaur.

I have dug my way out the ground
with palm and fist many times.
My whole life has been one burial after another.
I will find my way out of you just fine.

Date : 12/15/2016

Note : For the contest (Quote Prompt II) by Laura Loo.
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Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2016 at 7:55 PM You did so well interpreting this quote. Congrats on a very well deserved win. Afzal Nusker December 22, 2016 at 9:48 PM Thank you very much, Andrea.

Charlie Smith December 19, 2016 at 11:41 AM Back to congratulate you Afzal... Afzal Nusker December 20, 2016 at 10:35 PM Thanks, Charlie.

Eve Roper December 19, 2016 at 10:10 AM Very powerful verse of strength and courage, Afzal, a fav. 7 and a congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve Afzal Nusker December 19, 2016 at 10:47 AM Thanks for your visit & comments, Eve. I'm so very glad, you liked it.

John Hamilton December 18, 2016 at 8:32 AM Wonderfully powerful message, great win! Afzal Nusker December 18, 2016 at 11:06 PM Thank you very much, John.

Kai Michael Neumann December 18, 2016 at 3:06 AM Spark by spark and sparkling brilliant. Congratulations on your win, Kai Afzal Nusker December 18, 2016 at 5:59 AM Thank you for the visit & comment, Kai.

Tamal Kundu December 17, 2016 at 7:51 PM Congrats on the win, Afzal, great piece! Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:07 PM Thank you very much, Tamal.

Richard Lamoureux December 17, 2016 at 3:08 PM Congrats on your top placement! Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:08 PM Thank you, Richard.

Doug Vinson December 17, 2016 at 2:42 PM Such a strong, abiding, firm statement! Well done, Afzal. Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:09 PM Thank you very much, Doug.

Janis Medders Tobechi December 17, 2016 at 1:45 PM Great affirmations of strength. Good write. Congratulations. Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:10 PM Thank you very much, Janis.

Darren White December 17, 2016 at 1:02 PM Afzal, congratulations! Stand tall, do not fade out. Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:11 PM Your visit & comment is much appreciated, Darren.

Anu Nayak December 17, 2016 at 12:23 PM Dear Afzal, wonderful poem, so deep, so full of hope till the last spark!Congrats on your super win! love, Anu:) Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:13 PM Thank you for your kind and lovely comment, Anu. Huggss...Afzal

Beautiful Scars December 17, 2016 at 11:49 AM outstanding Afzal! It really touched me..thank you for being a part of my contest and congrats on your top placement :) -luloo Afzal Nusker December 17, 2016 at 11:17 PM It's always a pleasure taking part in your contest as you inspire us so much with your poetry and sponsor such challenging contests. I am very grateful, Laura. Thank you. Huggss...Afzal

Charlie Smith December 16, 2016 at 12:12 PM Great strength and spirit, best wishes in the contest Afzal... Afzal Nusker December 16, 2016 at 10:33 PM Thank you very much, Charlie.

Alexis Y. December 15, 2016 at 10:56 AM Hi Afzal, What a good response to the quote. I agree with Victor, you out did your self with this one. Within these lines a saw a "fighting spirit and inner strength" as well. Excellent job. It reads like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis Afzal Nusker December 15, 2016 at 11:14 AM Thank you very much for your such kind and generous comments, Alexis.