The Flame

She stares at the flames ,
At how they crack and whip in 
no known direction, 
She watches them dance In the 
wind, 
With no set path,
She envies fire..
For it represents the freedom 
she desires... 
A tear escaped her eye,
She reaches out but the flame 
dies
Realizing that her own breathe 
killed the flame,
She was always holding herself 
back...
Killing the fire within her with 
her own fear,
The fear dwelling in those damn 
tears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Callus Avatar
May 22, 2015 at 11:02 AM
Hi Ileana! Just stumbled by accident on this poem, and I am very much impressed. You seek freedom, but it does not always come free of charge! // paul
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January 3, 2014 at 12:17 PM
- Tears does not mean weakness. . . but shows emotions - a truly well written poem Ilenan. - Happy New Year! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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