October Fire

Dancing smoke
black as night
floats above flames
burning bright
twisting wind
spreads the fire
fueling life
to dark desire
the nights are dark
with moonless skies
shadows see all
with empty eyes
fallen leaves 
make trees bare
the flame still burns
but the heats not there
blazing touch
meets hearts of frost
the burn feels sweet 
but then it's lost
now hands of ash 
reach out once more 
for October Fire
as they did before

By Morgan Mise
Written April 25, 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horstkotter Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Great poem.
Smith Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Mastery of verse you are going upon my favorite poets list.
J.T. Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 4:15 PM
I like this poem. It's interesting - JH
Mise Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Thank you :)
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