THIRD DEGREE BURNS

When your smile

flashes and burns

across my cheek,

I drown in flames.

Immolation

is not fun,

but an earnest

third degree suicide

dressed in red and yellow,

the afterglow lingering

behind the lids of eyes

squeezed tight against

the onslaught.

I am a moth

drawn to the flickering

of our gasoline lives

poured out,

mingled.

Author's Note

Lots of relationships, only one like this...

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

Most don’t fine this at all. I have found two, only two, in my lifetime that have drawn me in like this. Both at times in my lifetime when I deeply needed it.

I personally believe we have more than one twin flame but we are lucky if we met one. Never thought I’d find someone that affect me like my ex Jesse. Didn’t think it was possible. There is one that comes strangely close and familiar to that feeling.

[Vol]

PB,
There are so many attractors, but when all is said and done, it's neither b***s or legs or even eyes, it's the sense that the object of our affection is more than mutual interests, but the absolute knowledge that they have given so freely of them selves that the only answer is to return ALL the love you have in return. Nope, but that's as close as I can come right now, but I'm always trying...
Vol

[Poetic Beauty]

It’s never really been about outside appearances for me. It’s the energy they give off. I’m attracted to Alpha males and they have this energy about them without saying a word. It’s the way they carry theirselves not in look although I do love a slightly chubby man who’s tall with facial hair lol

[Poetic Beauty]

I can feel people. Their energy and if I get the ick vibe I stay clear of those and some people I’m drawn to and not just sexually. There are some that I like to hug, while I do like touch from a lot of people, because they have a warm happy feel to them.

[John the Baptist]

When they're that hot, they should be compelled by law to have "flammable" tattooed on one forearm. Also, all moths should have to present ID's when approaching them.

[Poetic Beauty]

I’d agree with the whole heartedly

[robert harris jr]

very nice poem takes time hostage dejavue is standing still will there be a tomorrow a new love

[Vol]

Only if you have the right amount of patience and faith

[nj coleman]

Now that's passion!
This is damn fine poetry, really well done. I read a lot of poems. Some good, some not so good, and some are great. And every once in a while I find a work of art that leaves me with "3rd degree burns" and makes me wish I would have written it. Great job.

[Vol]

NJ,
Thank you sir... I don't know what I like best, your fine compliment or that you "read a lot of poems!"
Vol

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow a fiery burning love poem creatively expressing and describing . Kudos!!

Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

[andrew mitchell]

It’s like that old saying play with fire and you’ll get your fingers burnt. How some relationships are doomed from the start but the excitement puts every fibre of logic on the back burner as you’re drawn to her sexual attraction.

[Vol]

Andrew,
Is it possible to look at love with anything but a cynical eye? I mean Keats said it best In "La belle Dame Sans Merci."

[Lorry]

Aren't we all just moths flickering towards the light of love that will burn us all?
Immolation is such a great word, until it happens to you I guess and if the moth ever rested for a moment and thought "Why if I'm Nocturnal am I attracted to light and look a bit like a goth butterfly, don't I just get up during the day and stop burning myself on every bloody bulb?"
Because Mr moth, we are all gluttons for punishment.if you disagree, explain the president then!
😃

[Vol]

Lorry,
I'm not sure, but people, too seem to run toward destruction, especially politically.
Vol

[Lorry]

True. We always chose the wrong uns before getting to the path with the right one on it, and the strangest thing about it is you're never looking for it when you find it.
Don't know what the moral is, but I just stay happy being glad it ain't one of those weird paths I'm imon this time and hope it isn't a dream.
😃

[Vol]

Keep on TRUKKEN!