The Wick of Love's Flame

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In blazing wildfire she was caught Burns penetrated through her heart When heat of fire is so intense pain and suffering are immense What lit the wick of her love's flame Passion and desire share the blame No comfort will soothe her charred soul No words can heal her or console She swore she had no love to give nor the will to linger and live She chose to distance her cold heart from sparks that could a romance start Her heart once seared, withers away Eyes blind if love should come today

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White Sage

Date: 2/26/2016 7:54:00 AM

hmm, a deep one there Lin, too sad a once glowing star gets to lose the sparkles...a well penned sonnet there Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 2/26/2016 8:00:00 AM

Even stars grow cold and die. Thanks for the visit, Sage, and you nice comments.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/17/2016 11:20:00 PM

I like the subtle message behind this piece. Close up your heart, and you won't see love even if passes right in front of you. Nice sonnet.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/18/2016 3:09:00 AM

Thank you, Timothy, for the compliment and for reading this one.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 2/17/2016 12:51:00 PM

supewr love romantic tale penned so well, trust she'll get comfort soon!

Lin Lane
Date: 2/17/2016 12:54:00 PM

Perhaps some sweet gentleman will come along and write a love sonnet that will reach her cold heart. Thanks so much for your visit and comments...they're appreciated.

John Hamilton

Date: 2/17/2016 12:05:00 PM

Words so true, blind passion at a tender age, can scar one for life, thinking true love is not possible after giving up oneself to passion, lowers self esteem. Great message.

Lin Lane
Date: 2/17/2016 12:07:00 PM

Thank you very much, John.

Tim Smith

Date: 2/17/2016 9:26:00 AM

Love the line "When heat of fire is so intense pain and suffering are immense" so true Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 2/17/2016 9:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Tim. I appreciate the fact that you pointed out a particular line you like ;)