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December 1, 2008
By Anonymous

I watch this flame pass
from match to wick,
gently stepping over
a great divide.
This flame and I
are not so different:
it comes into being from nothingness;
it eats and grows, smokes, and rests.
It gets angry,
destroys homes,
consumes flesh.
Sated, it becomes calm,
retreats into coals,
smoldering through the night.
Domesticated
by a piece of string,
it makes its home in a cave of wax.
It chases the shadows away
and stands watch through the night.
It sways
and dances in the darkness
before it is extinguished
in the blink
of an eye.

© Anonymous

The author's comments:
What inspired me to write this was: my life resembles a candle light. Bright at times, then it completely turns around and I feel dark, sad, and abandoned. I hope whoever reads this will feel what I felt, and not judge, but understand. Thank you.
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fragileblackorchid SILVER said...
on Jan. 17 2011 at 7:40 pm
fragileblackorchid SILVER, Houston, Texas
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People want to know why I do this, why I write such gross stuff. I like to tell them I have the heart of a small boy... and I keep it in a jar on my desk. <br /> -Stephen King :P<br /> The trust of the innocent is the liar&#039;s most useful tool. <br /> -Stephen King<br /> Now that we&#039;re here, <br /> It&#039;s so far away <br /> All the struggle we thought was in vain <br /> All the mistakes, <br /> One life contained <br /> They all finally start to go away <br /> Now that we&#039;re here its so far away <br /> And I feel like I can face the day <br /> I can forgive and I&rsquo;m not ashamed to be the person that I am today

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wow i can totally understand this, and i also love fire for some reason lolz, thnx for writing this
theMidnightSonnet BRONZE said...
on Jan. 17 2011 at 2:52 pm
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This is stunning. I haven't read anything this good in a real. Its so beautiful and powerful. Fantastic imagery. You are so talented, never stop writing.
TheeKatieBug BRONZE said...
on Jan. 17 2011 at 2:51 am
TheeKatieBug BRONZE, Escondido, California
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Beautiful poem.<3
asofnow GOLD said...
on Dec. 4 2010 at 11:15 pm
asofnow GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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can u read mine n give me feedbak?

 

dorathy GOLD said...
on Dec. 4 2010 at 7:15 pm
dorathy GOLD, Aroura, Colorado
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this poem is really great i hope to see more of you..this was great=)
ElizabethTaylor said...
on Dec. 4 2010 at 7:05 pm
Wonderful job! Just keep writing and never give up! I can't wait to see your poems and works in bookstores one day!
My_ImmortalGuardian BRONZE said...
on Dec. 4 2010 at 7:34 am
My_ImmortalGuardian BRONZE, Muscatine, Iowa
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I think it's really good.  Kind of like what I write...but you obviously have moroe experience.
MRose911 GOLD said...
on Nov. 12 2010 at 4:56 pm
MRose911 GOLD, Paradise, Utah
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This is so amazing and metaphorical! I love it! :) Please check out my work if you get the chance!
xEmmiiix BRONZE said...
on Nov. 12 2010 at 10:44 am
xEmmiiix BRONZE, East Meadow, New York
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What a great poem!!! I Love it!
fatesknocking GOLD said...
on Nov. 1 2010 at 1:36 pm
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such great imagery and metaphors.
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 29 2010 at 6:31 pm
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Wow, I really like this!  Great metaphor.  My favortie part is the one about stepping over the great divide.
koushik SILVER said...
on Oct. 22 2010 at 6:26 am
koushik SILVER, Hyderabad, Other
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hey i agree with writergirl123...

pen down wat ur heart says...

ur work in more natural... i lyk it

writergirl13 GOLD said...
on Oct. 21 2010 at 5:46 pm
writergirl13 GOLD, Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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I think everyone's life is like that: first you're happy and everything is going great, and then it just does a 180. Don't worry about people judging you- just write from the heart and write what comes to mind. As for your writing itself, what can I say? Keep writing like that and you'll get far in your writing career.
Phoenixx GOLD said...
on Oct. 21 2010 at 5:28 pm
Phoenixx GOLD, Toronto, Other
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I don't think it has 100% to do with it being unique. Some people may also want something to relate to. i guess its 50 50. 

I feel sorta dumb jumping into a conversation, but oh well.

livsinthecity SILVER said...
on Oct. 21 2010 at 10:33 am
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yep..same with me! my life too is totally like that
JiUrSiTs BRONZE said...
on Oct. 12 2010 at 5:19 pm
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this is beautiful work

I for one can relate to this

AshenRose SILVER said...
on Sep. 29 2010 at 9:22 pm
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THis poem was so eloquent and lovely! Great job.
kay.marie said...
on Sep. 7 2010 at 4:31 pm
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this piece was amazing! keep writing i know exactly how you feel and advise you to cherish the time when life is bright and learn from the times the candle goes out. just know : you can always find a way to re-light the flame.

 

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on Sep. 7 2010 at 2:54 pm
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woah. just.....woah. thats amazing.
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on Sep. 7 2010 at 1:22 pm
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literally this piece is hot i love the way ur words came 2gether