Warmed up

Because it's a revamp of a piece I penned 15 years back.

Hope waits for the wick

to kiss the blast 

over the taper.

Firestorm breathes

and tears come out

of qualm. 

Reviews

[Arundass TP]

Interesting poem. enjoyed reading 🙂

[moog-drika]

Thanks a lot 😊

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a powerful and evocative exploration of the themes of hope and destruction. The imagery of hope waiting for the wick to kiss the blast is striking and speaks to a sense of anticipation and expectation. The idea of firestorm breathing and tears coming out of qualm is a poignant reminder of the destructive power of nature and the ways in which it can bring both devastation and renewal. The use of vivid and evocative language throughout the poem is particularly effective, creating a sense of intensity and urgency that draws the reader in and keeps them engaged. Overall, your poem is a powerful and thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of human emotion and the ways in which hope and destruction can be intimately intertwined.

[moog-drika]

Thanks a bunch for such a nice analysis on my piece! Happy to know that you find the imagery and language effective. That just made my day.

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

My pleasure 😊 if you have time do check out my poems too and leave a feedback. I would be grateful

[likhon]

Your write ups are on a different level altogether. Such a strong hold over words

[moog-drika]

Hey, thanks so much man for the praise and going through my write-ups. It really means a lot. :'D

[Mk.t.g]

Wonderfully composed, Moog-drika! I recently came across your page, and I am loving your work already. Thanks for sharing!
Mk.t.g

[moog-drika]

Thank you so much for the positive words. So happy you visited here.

[Mk.t.g]

You're Welcome, Moog-drika!

[Brad Dehler]

"Kiss the blast" a really interesting and unique concept. Something very visceral. Yes, it may be heart warming but on the side of blaze, blast and carnage.

[moog-drika]

Thank you so much for sharing what yoh feel about it. I know it's kind of oxymoron.

[Brad Dehler]

Very interesting none-the-less. Thank you Mugdha

[hydra head]

unlike the Tital says, this story will not warm your heart

[moog-drika]

No it won't. It's here to create trouble.

[Coyote Poetry]

The below lines are perfect.
"Hope waits for the wick
to kiss the blast
over the taper."
They could stand alone. Thank you, my friend, for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[moog-drika]

And thank you for all the positive words. Made my day.

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear poet and you are welcome.

[Robert Haigh]

Poetically expressed. I like it!

[moog-drika]

Thank you so much. Means a lot

[Kaye]

This is a wonderful write here, I really enjoyed this

[moog-drika]

Thanks so much. Means a lot.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Here's to finding peace to every qualm. I like what Mark Twain said about worry, "I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened." I believe that is true for all of us. Tom Petty in "Here Comes My Girl" said, "I find myself worrying about some silly little something that doesn't add up to nothing." Alexander Pope said, Hope springs eternal in the human breast." And I'm inclined to agree with all of them. This was a nice and simple way to illustrate the same thoughts in verse. I enjoyed the read.

[moog-drika]

I'm sure they visualized it more deeply than I did. Thank you so much.