Ribbons and Bows, Tied To the Flames

Friendship held in an open hand,
Trust given, affection unplanned.
Love turns like a calendar page,
One can't quench an inferno's rage.

Golden restraints of space and time,
Faith's cold, divisive paradigm.
Trapped within society's cage,
One can't quench an inferno's rage.

Two souls, two hearts, a song divine,
Mischief of the most grand design.
The piper must be paid his wage,
One can't quench an inferno's rage.

Friendship held with an open hand,
One can't quench an inferno's rage.

15.12.2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Williams Avatar
January 22, 2017 at 5:49 PM
I like the sentiment verse and the reference to the flame. Congrats on this one.
Haight Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 9:42 AM
Leileah, congratulations on your fine placement in the contest for your deep poem with a profound message presented in such a creative form! Sandra
May Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 9:00 AM
I like how you tied in the idea of the flames with your refrain...Great write...Congrats on your win!
Lindley Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 8:54 AM
I love the creative form you used, as well as the flow, message and depth in this fine poem.. Congratulations on your win
Canerdy Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 10:59 PM
A 7 for this great WINNING poem, Leileah! This form is challenging--for me, anyway. Janice
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:26 AM
Sonnets* Dear me, Last time I checked writing sonnets was not a sin...
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:09 AM
Me too Janice, I find all sinners difficult. And thank you :)
Roper Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 8:18 PM
Very good, Leileah, I love your Kyrielle form of repeated words in your poem. Congratulations on your win... :) Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Hugs Eve
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:10 AM
Thank you for your words, Eve. Merry Christmas and happy holidays back to you!
Vinson Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 7:03 PM
Leileah, beautiful and powerful. I think you are right.
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:11 AM
Thank you Doug! Much appreciated.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 6:15 PM
Choosing this more difficult form paid off Leileah! Congratulations on your win with creative, wonderful piece! ; ) 7
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:12 AM
Thanks a ton, Connie! I struggle with sonnets so placing in the contest was super exciting!!
Turner Avatar
December 19, 2016 at 6:02 PM
Congratulations Leileah on your placement in my contest. Your form and flow was excellent as was your poem. Thank you for your participation:)
Kasperyan Avatar
December 20, 2016 at 4:13 AM
Ah thank you for holding the contest, and for the wonderful placing. I'm very pleased. xx
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