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Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

We lose hope,
drowning in dope,
not knowing the strength
deep within our breath.

We carry energy of a thousand suns,
in every, hurt, humiliation, and suspicions
of following the wrong "path",
that could lead to "death."

We wait for time to heal our hearts,
so as to forget all life's hurts,
but the pain becomes too much to handle;
problems become too complex to handle.

The skies we stare for a sign;
an answer to perfectly align
with our desires, only for silence
to return to haunt our conscience.

It is only our attitude that we need to change,
so as to get divine power as our wage!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 7:53 AM
You express the harsh realities beautifully in this piece Teddy. Congratulations on having it featured! : ) xxoo
Bangalee Avatar
February 25, 2019 at 5:11 AM
great writings
Mehta Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations, Teddy, for this fine placement,
Kimathi Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 7:05 AM
Thank you Dr. Ram Mehta! :)
Devonshire Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 3:55 PM
Dear Teddy, all of those hurts, humiliations and suspicions bring on the pain you describe. You sum up the remedy very well in your last two lines. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Kimathi Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 3:31 AM
Thank you very much for enjoying my work and applauding me Carolyn! ^_^ Regards, Teddy.
Gibson Avatar
August 28, 2014 at 3:32 PM
Congratulations, Teddy, on your winning placement.
Kimathi Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 3:29 AM
Thank you so much for your applause Faye! ^_^
A. Sharma Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Wow Teddy a unique n brilliant write! Good luck!
Kimathi Avatar
August 16, 2014 at 4:21 AM
Thank you very much for your ever kind comments Dr. Upma! ^_^
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