...On Poetry and Fiction - Just "One Word" Away (Fire)

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            One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Fire”.

 

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                                     FIRE

           Staring into a fire can be hypnotizing. Whether it be a campfire or a fireplace, it has a magic all of its own, that invites you into its world. You become mesmerized by it and find yourself staring deeply into its blazing wonder, until all your emotions are encompassed within its crackling grip. There you remain in total submission as you find both comfort and excitement in its simplicity and its mystery.  

           

         

             FIRE

You stare into the fire and know not what you see

Just shadows of the past, where you were once free

Or amber lights in present, where Gods of Fire speak to Thee

 

Perhaps you see the future in its golden blaze

Or find yourself lost within its smoke-filled haze

It dances before you, adorned in orange hues

…A private audience singing the blues…

 

Your heart hums softly to its sizzling voice

Your soul responds to its seductive poise

Suddenly there is desire in its raging flare

You move closer to it, simply on a dare

It sees its reflection in your curious eyes

You see yourself melting within its guise

 

Your body jolts as you become undone

The fire enters you; you join as one

In heated passion it kisses your face

It covers your body like a fine lace

You feel like royalty touched by its glow

Enticed by mystery, so much to know

 

But it says good-bye while it slowly dies

Burning to ash as it hears your cries

You jump to your feet in disbelief

This Fire of Love has left you in grief

You strike a match and bring it to life

Again joined in marriage; as if Man and Wife