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I Burn

Do you remember that final night?
The room was dim yet the flames were bright.
Heart wide open, nerves coiled tight,
My voice shook with the firelight  
That moved in waves with easy grace,
A silent song across your face.
The light transformed our secret place - 
A sunset on our last embrace.
We said goodbye even as we yearned
For another day, for another word.
Even now, I grieve - even now, I burn.
How could I know you'd not return? 
Our place is clothed in settled dust. 
The cruel world has been unjust.    
In dreams I live, in faith I trust,
And I'll remember for both of us.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Manassian Avatar
May 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM
Heather...going straight to my favorites! You are amazing! I love the romance dancing in the flames of this piece! Hugs!
Stiles Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 6:18 AM
This was exceptional, Heather. As I was browsing through members works, I literally stumbled across this, and I'm so glad I did. Wow! A very torrid, tumultuous write on lost love and the heart-break and sadness which follows. Brilliant! Cheers, Stacy
Hunter Avatar
March 1, 2013 at 10:38 AM
Dang...you good girl. This is killer!
A  Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM
a nice win, SKAT
Gigno Avatar
February 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM
!!!
Pritts Avatar
February 6, 2013 at 11:54 PM
I've read this poem one more time Heather and one line stood out to me. "Our placed is clothed in settled dust". It's one of those profound lines that finds its way into an otherwise mediocre poem. I'm glad I read it a second time or I would have missed that gem. Thanks for the thought. Rockman :-)
Pritts Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 11:22 PM
That was a very lilting poem. Well written and enjoyable to read. I chose it because I enjoy rhyme and you did it very well. Goog job Heather. Rockman
Ryerson Avatar
January 26, 2013 at 12:01 PM
A bit misty-eyed here, Heather...I could be wrong but it reads like your soul-mate is no longer on this earth (physically)...whether I'm right or wrong, I gotta say...you are some kind of talented poet... Congratulations, of course - Tim
Joyce Avatar
January 22, 2013 at 7:33 AM
beautiful poem :)))..a lovely way with words:))
Kovacs Avatar
January 20, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Great poem! Congrats on your win!
Macfarlane Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Terrific write Heather! Memories made but never forgotten. Congrats on your win! Hugs
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 19, 2013 at 6:25 AM
Belated congrats Heather luv sorry about that xx
May Avatar
January 16, 2013 at 9:53 AM
congrats on your win Heather.....
Veetil Avatar
January 16, 2013 at 1:02 AM
Congratulations on this great write....
Dietrich Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 9:57 PM
wow, heather, what a poem! Excellent, and congrats.
Bunton Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 8:18 PM
Very Good. Congrats!
Roberts Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 6:47 PM
Lovely poem Heather....Seren
Guzzi Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 5:19 PM
A real steamy write. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Richards Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 4:35 PM
This is so lovely yet sad....just a beautiful poem Heather!! I'm so honored to share this spot with you!! Congratulations!
A   Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 8:13 AM
Good morning Heather, a sad thought~ congratulations with the wonderful win in Frank's ""DO YOU REMEMBER? " contest. have yourself a nice day~ xox~PD
Williams Avatar
January 15, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Heather congrats on your big win, a stunning piece of work...David
O'Leary Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Very nice Heather... sometimes things just end, and that's that... just the memories remain, good&bad... Terry
Williams Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Heather you have got this bang on, good luck...David
Shetley Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM
I really like the final line
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