Burning Flame
candlelight flickers
flick(flick)flickers
casting me in shadows
my core projected
across the ground
mocks me. its silent
full-body laugh
surrounded by golden hues
emulates my everyday existence--
shedding light on the truth.
When will I let the love in?
This is my offerings for this week's dVerse Poets Pub OpenLinkNight. If you get a chance, check out all of the talented poets who have stepped up into the spotlight.
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ReplyDeletemmm...that last question is haunting...the whole thing is a bit...the shadow laughing at you...felt piece...nicely done...
ReplyDeleteletting love in is at times not easy...tight images in this and yes, a bit haunting as well
ReplyDeleteOh this is felt. And I relate to it. Let it in :-)
ReplyDeleteOne time in all our lives we have asked the asme question. When will I let the love in. http://gatelesspassage.com/2013/02/02/reflections/
ReplyDeletestrong write. Love the reading, especially the flick, flick, flickers works so well in print but really comes to life when read. Thanks
ReplyDeleteveritas inlustrate. i admire you touching on the correlation of love and truth...beautifully spoken
ReplyDeleteGreat work here--the shadows are lonely, but often safer. The risk of love is worth it, I think.
ReplyDeleteWow! This was a bravura performance. So much better to hear you speak it. Love love loved this.
ReplyDeleteI specially like the opening light and shadows of the burning flame ~
ReplyDeleteGood question at the end ~
This is stunning. I love the word play with flickers & the mocking of the core. And the question at the end..wow, takes my breath away!
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