Fire and Rain

Inspired by the James Taylor song of the same title.

I've seen Fire and
I've seen Rain...
You've had sunny days
That I wished would never end...

I've seen you hold your ground like Earth.
I've heard you yell and scream like Wind.
I've watched your tears pour down like Water.
I've seen you show burning passion like Fire.

I've seen Fire and
I've seen Rain...
You've had sunny days
That I wished would never end...

I've watched as you slipped through my grasp like Water.
I've felt you blow by me like the Wind.
I've seen your hatred for me burn like Fire.
I've seen you knock me to the Earth.

I've seen Fire and
I've seen Rain...
You've had sunny days
That I wished would never end...

You're just like the Elements...
Encased in human form...
But I don't know which you'll be...
And I don't want to cause you harm...

I've seen Fire and
I've seen Rain...
You've had sunny days
That I wished would never end...

I feel the Fire burning through me...
I feel the Water in my eyes...
I feel the Wind leaving me...
Lay me in the Earth, I've died inside...

I've seen Fire and
I've seen Rain...
You've had sunny days
That I hoped would never end...

Author's Note

Inspired by "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor

Reviews

[Rasputin]

Honestly, I'm not sure what you were trying to get at here. It's not that I don't like it, but it's very vague. I know it's inspired by some James Taylor song. I don't listen to James Taylor, so I'm not familiar with his body of work. But I think he stole that whole "Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire" thing from Captain Planet.

[Alex Vidmar]

I have to be honest with you, I didn't steal that from Captain Planet at all. And he wrote the original "Fire and Rain" after a friend's suicide.

[patricia]

I loved this, it had such a gut level touch to it. Enjoyed.

[Sleeping Maiden]

Brilliant. i love the comparison here. =) Just beautiful work! Great job!

[Pax]

i like the rhythm just the like song you mention. well done

[Dark Poetry]

Very cool poem, a mixture of calm and harsh, Breath-taking.

[MusicJunkie]

This is really good. I like the similes with the elements. I've never read something like this and I really like it. This is one of my favorites hands down.

[Jadey]

I love it.. the comparison is awesome.

[Kuhr Gred]

I've seen you hold your ground like Earth.
I've heard you yell and scream like Wind.
I've watched your tears pour down like Water.
I've seen you show burning passion like Fire.
--> this stanza I like it.. specially the last.. burning passion like fire.. it seem really inspires anyone who read this.. GREAT WRITE :) thanks for sharing

- Kuhr Gred

[Emerald Seas]

Nicely written. I think you've captured a woman's spirit quite well in this poem. The complicated, yet alluring traits that drive most men crazy when having to deal with these elements within one woman.

[Brianna Van Zandt]

This is amazing. I honestly don't even know what to say.

I absolutely love this. Great work. :)