In Fickle Flames

In fickle flames:

Should we bow to where and which
when we hear (the pitch) of know and how?

The same of fame creeps unto voice:
a smoky sounding have no choice.

Admit we choose
to disregard,
when starry pupils spark excuse
when lighted there and then bewitch
yet senses five aren't fully barred.

(With scars) how we must choose rejoice!

Perhaps that we and us forget
we'll part with dry and soon be wet.

Our eyes, our voice
our choices met:

We'll crackle and smolder,
We'll glimpse beyond shoulder, 
We'll exist both far away and colder

Our lives beset, 
and mostly over.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 8:59 AM
Where are you????? C o m e b a c k ! ! ! (Soup mail) Lovingly, Dane Ann
Guzzi Avatar
October 21, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Wow that's a sad one! Great win! Light & Love
Loving Iii Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 2:10 PM
very wise. jhl
Loving Iii Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 2:09 PM
very wise. jhl
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Congratulations Michele, on your placement in the June 2009 Poetry Soup contest. Fickle, is a woman's prerogative, I've heard, but sometimes, it does leave an emotional chill. Excellent writing. Lovingly, Dane
George   Avatar
October 19, 2009 at 2:37 AM
Dear Michelle, Congratulations on your win! I truly thought evoking masterpiece. Lainie
La France Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 6:42 PM
congratulations on your win
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October 15, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Michele, congratulations on your 4th place finish in the Poetry Soup contest. I hope you are enjoying this big honor!!!!!! Keep on writing. Karen
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October 14, 2009 at 1:58 PM
congrats on the win!!
Fraser Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Many congrats on you forth place Michelle, well done >> James
Brown Avatar
October 14, 2009 at 3:53 AM
Congratulations on your win in the June,2009 contest sponsored by PoetrySoup Michele. Love,Carol
Fish Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 10:09 PM
><>~ Congratulations on your 4th place poem, Michele. Great work and well deserved. I tend to keep my regrets in a quite place in the back of my mind. From time to time I'll take them out and feel the pain and cry the tears once again. When I replace them I do so with gratitude for their legacy and renew my vow to make good of them. Not my reccomendation for everyone, it just works foe me. Your poem was a real thought provoker~<><
Pate Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM
Sad and potent write. Congratulations on your win. Well deserved.
Sheart Avatar
October 13, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Congratulations on your fourth place win in the finals. I'm very happy for you! Love Light Truth Patty
Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Congrats!! Love Patty
Hudson Avatar
July 19, 2009 at 11:53 AM
I totally agree, I asked God if he removed regret from my memory, could I still keep the thoughts? He said they went hand in hand, so when his forgiveness washed over me, I had no need to remember. Your poetry rings so true.-AA
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July 12, 2009 at 9:55 AM
Congrats Michele on the featuring of "In Fickle Flames." Vince
Babcock Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations on your featured write. God Bless Phyl
Adeite Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 5:02 AM
Hey, I love your theme, thrust & tone.What a wonderful piece! You are such a great poet. Please keep writing & congratulations on your excellent piece being featured this week. Great you Michele!
Moreno Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Michele, congrats on your feature...Raul
Mckenzie Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Wow what a poem Congratulation on your wonderful featured poem I love the flow! Laura :)
Richards Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Congratulations, Michele...well deserving this recognition and feature this week!! ~ Carrie
Fraser Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem, great write>>James
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Michele. May you have many more. Always a joy to read your writings. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Michele, interesting poetry. I loved and enjoyed it. Congratulations. Ernilando
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