The Flame Still Burns

Sorrow.

The Flame Still Burns

I drink my way to misery

simply to feel again.

I have raised children

and loved and loved and loved

until I am black and blue from it.

But here in my garden,

in the glare of April sun,

I am but Adam denied.

Take my rib,

fashion me a true mate,

one who will stand the test of time

where demands are few.

Let her tempt me to destruction,

hit me with a snake

and I will reignite.

 

15/04/15

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

There's a lot of apples out there with many flavours. They bring to the table their own taste! Its how you choose that gets the right one!!! A sad write, a pained write a wounded write!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Andrew. No one has spotted my Disney reference yet so obviously not many Aladdin fans out there lol!

[Kelly Scheppers]

If only wishing could make it so. I shall toast to you, in your garden of April sun, hoping you find your true mate. It will be worth the wait in misery, to feel again.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Kelly. The sun does wash away pain though as it feels so revitalising.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

even if it's a bad intentioned love....give it to me, i'll take it...i am an Adam lost without his Eve...

tempting poem.

[Brittany Zedalis]

This is grand, to say the least. We all search for that kindred spirit, with unwavering support.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Luna.

[Lydia Shutter]

The desperate romantic longing is palpable in this poem, John. Pleading with the powers that be to bring her to you...to make her stay and be loyal.....wonderful work. lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

From my heart I am afraid Lydi. Thank you.

[Lydia Shutter]

As my son would say, "roll with it!"

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed and I do. Thank you Lydi.

[micky]

Beautiful...amazing.....awesome flow....im in love with this poem

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you for such kindness Micky

[micky]

Anytime....u have a great talent