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Searing Soul

Lead me not into the fire As damnation burns deeper And my soul cannot bear Another searing hot flame Please do not scorch my life I would die a horrible death If you take me to burn by fire Deep within my scalding heart Russell Sivey

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/27/2011 5:23:00 PM
an impassioned plea in these poetic lines Russell.. imagery is profound as the searing soul realizes it's fate if not saved from 'death'.. awesome presentation luv..
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Date: 8/27/2011 5:04:00 PM
A searing poem. I sure don't want this when I die!!
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Date: 8/27/2011 9:51:00 AM
Deep and pondering, I like your style and thanks for your comment on my poem, yes it is beautifully cruesome ~~
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Date: 8/27/2011 1:45:00 AM
nice write up.
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Date: 8/27/2011 1:21:00 AM
oh, how searing and emotive this on is, russel!! i'm drooling; fine write!!..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 8/27/2011 12:00:00 AM
This one is deep Russell,.. very intense. thanks for sharing,..p.d.
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