Burning Desire

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    Burning Desire

     when fire is born
    through carelessness or purpose

    Beware!

    and honor it
    for it holds power over us
    choose to feed it
    or starve and smother
    but do not allow yourself
    the complacency of believing 
    you hold power over this force

    Beware! 

    for it is wily and fierce
    whether friend or foe
    it may lull you into comfort
    though you will never be its master 

    Beware! 

    whether it be rushing, dancing
    glowing, licking,
    hypnotizing
    honor it and fear it
    give it credit due
    do not turn your back on it
    lest you be caught unaware
    and receive the scorching reminder

    'Beware!' 
     

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    Springsize commented on Burning Desire

    05-04-2010

    This poem is a strong reminder... who be the master of the forces here on Earth-side. Ah, to see the magicians, one might think they have conquered the the unseen powers... and yet... it is revealed repeatedly, an illusion, a trick, slight of hand. Your poem infers passion as well, to replace fire... so it's like a double layer, and always, with fire and passion... powerful.... yes, and to be respected is key from your poem Nice ambiguity.
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    simoneaugustus

    05/05/2010

    So true. Both passion and fire can burn hotly, yet the scars from passion burns run far more deeply.

    simoneaugustus

    05/05/2010

    Thank you so much for taking the time to read, as well as for the kind review!

    StandingBear commented on Burning Desire

    05-04-2010

    A very interesting write you've burnt into our senses. Great!
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    simoneaugustus

    05/04/2010

    I am so glad you enjoyed it! I really enjoyed writing this one.

    alb29oclfl commented on Burning Desire

    05-03-2010

    oh so many times I have been hypnotized in the flames of burning desire, a wonder write.
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    simoneaugustus

    05/04/2010

    Thanks you so much! I thought the title appropriate, since 'burning' can be either an adjective or a verb. Thanks again for reading!

    Tempy commented on Burning Desire

    05-03-2010

    this had a big impact on me. where i'm at and the things that rush me away from where i'm at. how can I not go with flow... cos thats where flow wants to go
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    simoneaugustus

    05/04/2010

    I hear you! This one was just ready to come out and I was swept away right along with it. Thanks for the comments!

    Rhymer commented on Burning Desire

    05-03-2010

    Liked the write and the style 10 from me.......................................
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    simoneaugustus

    05/04/2010

    Thanks you for the kind review! I wasn't sure about the style, so I am happy to hear you enjoyed it!

    If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

    Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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