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Why I Won'T

Such longing, love, might draw one nigh;
my fear is you will turn from me.
I am not free 
to dance in flames that burn so high, 
consuming all I am, 
then spit my ash upon earth’s floor again. 

At first, I did not understand;
I felt my heart and soul ignite! 
I lost the fight, 
obeying every last command, 
but I was led astray.
Alas, truth carries heartache and dismay. 

I melted in such thoughts of you;
set every piece I own ablaze!
Lost in a haze,
then realized this would not do, 
which drove me to the edge -
a forlorn image on misgiving’s ledge.

Farewell to you and what I was; 
no longer will I drown in tears. 
These many years, 
my drifting may have been a pause, 
each cloud an anchor fast, 
to keep this soul afloat when love had passed.

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John Hamilton Date: 12/20/2019 10:24:00 AM This is beautiful and sad at the same time, I think all of us can relate in one way or another, I like the rhyme, feels very melodic which always appeals to me as a songwriter! Login to Reply Hello There Date: 12/20/2019 11:40:00 AM Thank you so much, John ~ The style was introduced to me years ago, but I don't know if it has a special name. I liked it right away and have used it multiple times. I really appreciate your visit and feedback :)

Winged Warrior Date: 11/28/2019 12:29:00 AM A beautiful sad...heartfelt emotive write HT...a super fav my friend...happy holidays...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply Hello There Date: 11/28/2019 7:56:00 PM Thank you so much, ^WW^... I am so happy you enjoyed this enough to fav... :) Happy Holidays!!

Sandra Adams Date: 11/27/2019 8:01:00 PM love how you penned this ..i can feel this one and have been on that course before... very well crafted! Good to see you around... hugs Login to Reply Hello There Date: 11/27/2019 9:28:00 PM Thank you so much, Sandra :) Nice to see you, too <3 hugs

Na Na Date: 11/27/2019 5:21:00 PM Hi H.T this was very heartfelt. Thank you for sharing it Login to Reply Hello There Date: 11/27/2019 6:45:00 PM Thank you, Gregory, for coming by and sharing a kind word with me ~ I really appreciate it :)

Chris Green Date: 11/27/2019 4:49:00 PM My friend, this was such heart touching piece that speaks to me. I need to ponder this a while, the meaning is so deep and this is so well written. Login to Reply Hello There Date: 11/27/2019 6:43:00 PM Wow, thank you, Chris. I love that you are able to relate to this piece in some way. Never certain anyone will, but thought I'd throw it out there anyway. Thank you...

Vijay Pandit Date: 11/27/2019 4:36:00 PM WOW! This is so poignant my friend--yet tender and beautiful at the same time. Enjoyed the flow from start to finish--Lovely rhymes, HT...excellent write. I am saving this in my FAVES. Login to Reply Hello There Date: 11/27/2019 6:37:00 PM Thank you so much, Vijay, for the wonderful comments and the FAVE. I am so happy you liked this :)