Longings Flame

A nod to that which drives us

                                                                 

Seared from within by longings flame

clutching for life to a tiger's mane

wearied head hung, desperate game

 

tempered by the gains of learning

bursting from my chest in yearning

spurred to excel by the ache there burning

 

blinded eyes met squinting, sun

dreams afar yet searching, run

fulfillment seeking, never done

 

youth born vision, striving on

hope subdued yet back, each dawn

driven, vain achievers pawn

 

odds that favor, believers math

hidden view, the future path

humility’s insightful laugh

humility’s insightful laugh…

 

Rikkevi Rue

Copyright 2011 all rights reserved

Author's Note

say your say, my edification awaits

Reviews

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

you~my friend~are one of a handful of 21st century writers I know who not only handle classic rhythmic patterns flawlessly but know how to subtly insert personalized seedlets of unique expressive surreality that makes comprehensive emotional sense flawlessly~

[Rikkevi Rue]

compliments from a truly great poet are always intoxicating!

[Poeticadia]

Whatever the odds, the poets amongst us will always be driven towards achieving our dreams, fuelled by that 'flame' within. 'Humility's insightful laugh' can be hard to take sometimes... but here you have grasped it and turned it into poetry... turned it on it's head to send a message out to every reader and poet alike in strong images, measured rhythm and a lyrically driven rhyme scheme. A poem that speaks out to all of us, keeps the flame burning!

[Rikkevi Rue]

so true my friend. You are very kind and I appreciate your perspective and insightful reflection!

[Christie Moses]

Lyrical, smooth and strong. You have such a talent for rhythm and I love the way this flows.
Its also quite beautiful in wording. x

[Rikkevi Rue]

very late am i in a response! I appreciate and value your view considering you are one of the very best writers here. Danke!

[MS. BABy]

I love this...message in bottle....hello I'm BABy

[Ruth]

So wonderfully surreal and mastered love...I love this...an amazing piece of writing! WOW!
So emotional and searching..a process of life...down right brilliant!
xx

[Weepingmoon]

Unique and flawles as always. Feel this one