Water and Flame

A Poem by Rick r

Poem of passion.

Water and Flame

As water is to cleansing rain,
and heat as to burning flame,
so are you to me; the same.
My fiery rain.

Fill the gutter of my mind,
fire the coal your heart has mined;
burn me to the end of time.
Your fire does reign.

r ~ 1Apr14

© 2014 Rick r

Author's Note

Hello, I am a professional archaeologist, a father, a voracious reader, and lover of poetry. My current favorite poet is Pablo Neruda. I hope you enjoy my writing.
All comments appreciated.
Rick
© All rights reserved. All work is the original property of Rick R. Richardson 2014

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Rick r

Sneads Ferry, NC

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Hi, I am an archaeologist by profession, a lover of books, and a father of an awesome son. Stop by and say hello. I look forward to reading your words. All comments and suggestions on my works are mos.. more..

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