Russell Sivey Poet Free verse

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

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 27, 2011 at 5:23 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..

Andrea Dietrich August 27, 2011 at 5:04 PM A searing poem. I sure don't want this when I die!!

Constance La France August 27, 2011 at 9:51 AM Deep and pondering, I like your style and thanks for your comment on my poem, yes it is beautifully cruesome ~~

Wole Francis August 27, 2011 at 1:45 AM nice write up.

Nette Onclaud August 27, 2011 at 1:21 AM oh, how searing and emotive this on is, russel!! i'm drooling; fine write!!..:) huggs, nette

Poet Destroyer A August 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM This one is deep Russell,.. very intense. thanks for sharing,..p.d.