More Ash Than Fire

a poem about always being tired

I'm not tapping out

If that's what you mean

But my joie de vivre

Is running quite lean

I'm not ready to quit

But I'm of the mind

That solace is something

I'll just never find

But I'm glad that you care

Enough to inquire

It just seems that I'm left

With more ash than fire

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2026

Author's Note

An old note I decided to share

Reviews

[Rosie C]

Bloody hell,

This has some true strength.

You are definitely a force to be reckoned with.

A delightful read, fierce and fiery.

Magnificently captured.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much ! ~Jim

[Einstein Noodle]

i love this my friend and at 77 can totally relate ... wonderful personification with fire and ash .. i find the rhythm and rhyme very pleasing .. flow is inspired ... nice work .. great to meet you ... right here at the Cafe` ...
E.

[Desert Knave]

Thanks so much. The words felt right to me. ~Jim

[Soren]

Clever wording in this poem sends the message well and as they say when the fire grows low stir the ashes and add more fuel a lovely write with great rhyme and finishing

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much !

[Soren]

You are most welcome

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous work. Powerful writing.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much ! ~Jim

[Katrina Mckeown]

A few well chosen words my dear friend certainly I know where you’re coming from .. my muse abandons me often and I then sit by the ashes trying to ignite the fire that was once there!