The Flame

There’s a flame
burning in my heart;
setting my soul on fire.

An enlightening flame,
incinerating delusions
of gloom and despair.

A flame fueled
by God’s logs of faith—
An eternal flame
is this flame of hope. 

As it never burns out,
let it continue to burn me up.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Michael Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Amen...The flame of life...All the best Millard
Lowe Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 8:25 AM
Arturo, thanks for the read and time taken to offer feedback. Much appreciated. May the Flame of Peace also continue to burn. Peace and Love, Millard.
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