Faithful flame

 

 

It is within this flame that we stand as one,

though divided by shadows of a past

and sunbeams of futures long waited

 

Savoring the heat of love’s warmth,

but burning in questions feverishly asked

in guilt’s handwriting

 

To douse this fire is as easy

as it is hard, bending light

to follow a truth seared in forever’s glow

 

Extinguished dreams, scattered ashes mount

beyond foothills of want and need

where tear drops may create muddied visions

 

Still I bask in this moment, this instance,

as it is my heart beat’s inferno, raging,

an exact image of yours…

 

And it is these eternal embers,

beacons guiding each cautious footprint,

taken one at a time…I hope we follow tirelessly

 

As this radiance, our radiance shines

illuminating each dark passage we face

blazing a trail to our destiny…faithful flame…you and me

 

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Will, this is ultra-romantic! Sometimes we want what we can not have....hence the guilt. Still, it is worth it to take the plunge if both parties know it is the right time. If she illuminates the dark passages of your soul, she is a keeper! Beautifully written. Lydi**

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Lydi for your wonderful comments on my poem. The heart is a funny thing, though sometimes I'm not laughing. :) I appreciate your kindness.

[anne]

Deep,emotional and loving...kind of yours...
Extinguished dreams, scattered ashes mount
beyond foothills of want and need
where tear drops may create muddied visions..
beautiful....its a remarkable work......:))

[willweb]

Thank you Anne so very much for your kindness.

[Ana B.]

Very deep and emotional. We must not forget the intermitence of beautiful moments and live in them, with them and never regret the ''before''. I'm glad i stopped by.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Ana. Life offers so much if we only take that chance every once in a while.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

lighting that flame isn't so easy when there is much baggage carried on each match that comes to light it...

we strike up relationships...sometimes tenuously, sometimes reluctantly, but then find that we can assuage each other's fears, and burn brightly as a couple.

[willweb]

I like that Jacob, strike up a relationship. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks so much my friend.

[Einstein Noodle]

its all about hanging in there together .. when trust is damaged it can be brutal to recover .. some never do .. your metaphors of fires and embers is particularly sharp .. definitely cuts me .. i am forever the optimist kind of guy so i appreciate the positive ending .. very fine read .. very emotive
E.

[willweb]

Thanks my friend. Trust is everything, it is the entity that keeps the fire burning.

[Corset]

what more could i add about the beauty of this ideal love poem, it's exquisite :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Corset for your kindness. I am thrilled you liked this one

[R Smith]

this is truly inspirational Will, its romantic yes but somehow i saw beyond the romance a journey to distant lands of the mind in search of the true spirit, its what i see, great poem Will :)

[willweb]

Thanks so much Richard...you are pretty much right on in your thinking. All of this is a journey, whether by foot or heart.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

The fire of love burning bright in this moment ... The now, savor the warmth and light, do not look ahead and see the embers cooling. This could be a raging fire that consumes everything, especially your hearts. Keep fanning the flame. Well done my friend. I love to read your heart happy poems. :)

[willweb]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. I am always happy when you stop by for a visit.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

Deep feelings and thoughts, very good Will. :) Rudi

[willweb]

Thanks so much Rudi.

[Lyn Anderson]

I really like the passion and romance of this piece.
I wonder about instance as opposed to instant, and if the word radiance should be repeated twice in quick succession, but it is a nice poem nonetheless.

[willweb]

I thought about using it twice in succession but decided, why not, it's not something I do often so once I a while it's ok. Thanks KL

[AprilRN1210]

It doesn't happen often, but this piece had my heart fluttering with want... This type of longing, passion, need, FIRE.... those flames are heated, yet have tender romance.. The first and last stanzas are my favorite... this is absolutely stunning Will, and one of my new favorites of yours.. Your heart and pen are such a sight to behold..

[willweb]

Thank you April. I am thrilled this one touched you. Your kindness always makes me smile.