Life

life is like a flame as it grows
it is very beautiful
but when it dies down the 
moment is gone
the ash is left
which speaks of the memories
but the next day 
th flame starts the cycle
again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Freeman Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Wishing you Merry Holidays and happy New Year!!! Love is the flame as I see it Jesse. Congrats on an honorable verse. Agape, Moses
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM
congratulations x
Quigley Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Congratulations on your win Jesse
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Retread" contest Jesse. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
December 8, 2011 at 10:36 AM
"the flame starts the cycle again." great job Jesse, the flame of life never dies, and builds againg, Congrats on a worthy poe 3. Agape, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 5:40 PM
So true, Jesse. Congrats on a win with this fine analogy poem.
Kaler Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 6:16 PM
thanks 4 the comment Andrea
Quigley Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Very nice analogy Jesse. Congratulations
Kaler Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM
Thanks man and im glad people understand it
Brown Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Beautiful" contest Jesse. Love, Carol
Kaler Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM
thank you carol you never dissapoint with comments
Williams Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Jesse congrats on your win, life goes on..David
Kaler Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM
thank you dave and i hope i can win some more even honorable mentions are a tru honor
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Will be one excellent poem after you read over it and do your corrections. Love, Carol
Kaler Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 4:05 PM
thanks 4 telling me it was not grammatically correct so i wouldn't make a fool of myself :)
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