Of Wick and Wind

Flickering inside of me,

a flame on a wick.

Tender to the touch

and dangerous to all.

So steadfast is

its immovable triumph.

Yet wind,

which feeds the steady fire,

may blow it out

in an instant.

Of wick and wind,

there lay weakness underneath

such potent strength.

Here inside of me,

there are both.

Author's Note

There is strength as well as weakness inside us all.

Reviews

[Inyourshadow]

So in agreement with the underlined statement for are we all hiding our weaknesses beneath our outward strengths, so frightened to be seen as weak infront of others, your use of wick and wind as a metaphor is perfect. Keep em' coming

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Of wick and wind,there lay weakness underneath.......had to read this line over and over a few times it is marvelous, as is this wonderful piece of wisdom you have penned so well.

[Judy Ponceby]

Beautiful images to show our inner beings. :) Well done.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the logic your words. A wick can hold great power by light and warmth. Can be erased by a gentle wind. I like how you put the two together in this excellent poem.
Coyote