Revival

written after a weekend at an 1805 Kentucky Camp Meeting

Like the ember
smouldering
unseen in the ashes,
my heart will someday
flame passionately.
One breath--
is all I need
to change this
seeming-charred soul
into a
furious
fire.

Reviews

[Blackbirdsong]

That's all it takes and sometime it can come from sources we least expect. One moment you're feeling down and the next completely rejuvenated and ready to conquer the world. I love the allusion of rising from your own ashes like a phoenix here.

[An Ordinary Woman]

One breath, yes definitely and I know it is in there. I like the title too, I expected something different but was totally delighted with this. I feel like this too sometimes, like I'm a tiger in the bushes just waiting for the right moment to pounce. That is what I took from this one. I've felt that way lately because so much is happening and I feel so helpless. Great writing Emily!

[Critic of the World]

Indeed, one breath is all you need to change things around. A beautifully written poem; good work.

[Robert Luna]

I love how you are able to capture so much in so few words. This left me feeling refreshen and hopeful. I could only imagine what wondrous being you will turn into as your creative flames are fanned and fed. You will glow with the force of a forest fire.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Blindmikey]

I've always rather thought the metaphors between tending a fire and caring for love were quite strong in a peculiar sort of way. It probably doesn't help that I love camping. And fire. And love. But this piece is a great little read. The wait to live again.

Penned beautifully.

[Zane Mathias]

yep yep yep. only one breath and i will become a raving dragon breathing fire and ember from thy mouth on to this earth and become king.... i mean i would never do any thing like that.lol great write Em hope all is good. B.p.

[Jenny Davis]

A breath of life into the soul...oh yes, I think if only sometimes...nice work :)

[E. M. Murren]

What a lovely meditation. I really liked this.

[Leesah]

WOW...you said so much in such few words