The Flame

Within the flame

Is a flicker of what created it.

Why it continues to burn

Lies within the life

Of every living creature.

Though itself is not a life form

It can suffocate

From the breathe of another.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest, real and powerful words shared my friend.
"It can suffocate
From the breathe of another"
The above lines. Can be done if we listen to the naysayers. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry. I enjoyed this one.
Coyote

[AllauraRose]

This poem is very well written, and though it may be short it says everything it needs to. I love how it says that everyone has it but can be put out easily, almost like how our pride and feelings can be shut down with just the lightest hit. Well written, can't wait to read more!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback.

[icelandicblue]

One's exhale is another's poison. This piece has a definitive kick about it. Well done.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i read the last line as "breath of another"

but wow...those two lines to end it are incredible...
yes, deep inside is the flicker, what shows on the outside is the flame...
but the flicker starts it all.

[Dismal]

That is beautiful!
It has so many different meanings and it really does make you consider certain things about life!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you, I was hoping people would see it more than one way.