Any Given Flame

 

For every flame that dies out

there’s one that turns into a raging fire.

No matter how much heat arises

every spark has a purpose.

In a world full of more rain and wind

maintaining an amber glow

has become the ultimate challenge.

When only the ashes remain

they are the physical remains

that will fly into the bosom of Mother Nature

so we can find new matches

to play without hesitation.

Reviews

[Jordan]

Wonderful!
It brings to mind a few myths, particularly one concerning a certain bird and ashes.. :) Well written, even flow, and great imagery!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.

[An owl on the moon]

So fierce in the fight... the black and white.. the strength and frailty... and the hope that love can be found... even rising from the embers. So powerful.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you kindly sir.

[Brandy]

Very powerful - the imagery is vivid. I especially love the line "In a world full of more rain and wind . . ." It makes me think about how life has changed; it seems harder to make your way in this world. Anyway, it's a great piece of art.
Brandy

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Why thank you.

[Lily Mae]

Oh this is so classic you.. Every spark does have it's purpose for sure. You take us from love to death to rebirth of love... Well written as always...xo

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much xoxo

[Rita L. Sev]

Great analogy here, Dale - one fire dies, another rages - and perhaps another, somewhere, burns brightly in a fireplace... all have their time to burn.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are so corrrect, thank you Rita.

[SyberRose]

Yes when one door closes another opens...but there is an emptiness until then...enjoyed Dale...Rose:)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much sweetie.

[shallimarRose]

Thought provoking poem Cowboy.. Different from what I have read from you. I like this a lot... "courtship of a Candle" hun.... It's all relateable.. xo Rose

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thanks so much sweet Rose xoxo

[Hayley]

This speaks to me on a little different level, like every spark of emotion or energy is worth fostering... I think sometimes ignoring a spark of emotion can turn into a raging fire, and often one that is unavoidable.
The only stipulation I have is the last line, it's just a little redundant with the "with without."
Other than that, good read. :)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for catching that error... really glad you found different levels to it.

[David Scott]

I like the realism here.
Although, it feels like the flame is gone forever when that spark dies...
It is an emptiness as vast as a thousand galaxies.
Yet ebentually are star is born again light years away.
Your poetry is tight and sharp cowboy! Great work.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much sir for your input. Glad you liked it.

[Dye]

This sounds like moving on to me, I love the flame analogy although you should be careful when you play with fire ;)

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much... literally burned myself with a flame the other day that gave me the idea.