The Flame

There is a flame that warm within you glows
That needs no fuel but constant care;
If attention wanders out of doors
Dies down dim to cinders bare.

Blow it back by gentle breath,
With noble actions poke it high'
Watch it grow in length and breadth
And leap beyond you to the sky.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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July 28, 2013 at 4:58 PM
Congratz on being featured I know why to excellent poetry
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July 27, 2013 at 9:27 PM
Noman, Congratulations, on having your poem Featured on the Poetry Soup's home page. Take care & Goodnight... -xox- *LINDA
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