Fire's Burn

A fire can bring life and death........

For fear of the burn, I stay away from the fire. 

I was once marred by cruel flame but not again. 

Chilled to the core alone I shiver. 

To feel warmth is my hearts desire, 

but no the past is ever before my eyes, 

singe me once, is my new motto.  

Don't the others know what fire can do, 

the destruction it brings. 

Sure it gives life and light, 

sure by its light I can see love one's smiling faces. 

my scars are a reminder of what else it can do, 

I must stay away for fear of another burn.

Author's Note

Living safely is not always living.....

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

very thought-provoking. fire is a great metaphor for how we approach the world. it can be beautiful, useful, but also dangerous. such is life. i truly appreciate the honesty here. i feel like the persona has difficulty trusting themselves, or lack the knowledge on how to overcome hurt. i know many are in this situation. this is real as it gets, the imagery, allegory, were well utilised to explore a very taboo topic: one's hurt.

[Dave W.]

Good day Ern, I hope things have been well for you, thank you for the review.

[Tania Mo]

You write so touching-ly. Amazing stuff.

[Dave W.]

Thank you very much

[GlendaK]

I know it's cryptic but, Dave, you know what they say about true love. If it's true, it does not hurt. It does not betray. But it is totally your decision. I agree it's so difficult to come near to the fire again once you get burned. Try to keep an open mind, love. Beautiful comparison to the devastation of both.

[Dave W.]

Thank you Glenda, life is weird.

[GlendaK]

@Dave W. I wish I knew more. Are you cynical? Is that a cynical smile? Or just guarded...

[Dave W.]

I am very cynical and very guarded

[GlendaK]

If you ever feel like you can trust me enough to talk, I am here, buddy. I mean that for real. Click my email. I'm a good listener and confidente.

[Dave W.]

thank you friend

[Antifranticbabydoll]

This is really good, I liked the entirety of the poem, it spoke deeply. Looking forward to reading more from you! —M

[Dave W.]

Absolutely, I have a bunch, I love writing from the heart and the deep emotions that life can bring, thank you for the friend request.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Dave.
"Sure it gives life and light,
sure by its light I can see love one's smiling faces. "
The above lines. We must seek again. But a heart broken heart and mind. Need time to gather strength. Powerful and worthwhile words for love.
Coyote

[Dave W.]

Absolutly right on

[Brandy]

When you've been burned, you learn to stay away from that intense heat.
I completely understand.

Love's warmth is wonderful, and that heated passion, when the right one is near.

[Dave W.]

It's difficult to want to feel again to that level of trust

[Brandy]

I know, my dear friend.

[Mayflower]

Love the poem, Dave. Once you've been burned to the core, you start questioning even a candle's flame.

[Dave W.]

Thankyou for the review

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Love can burn and cause us to flinch when we get near it again.
j.

[Dave W.]

This is what i was going for

[Tumi]

i see contrast in the line where the fire is chilled, it's ironic that the fire which we shall crave for
also hots, everything as their sides, both good and bad. a fine poem

[Dave W.]

Again thank you so much Tumi