Into the Fire

  I find a bind inside my mind

A place I cannot escape

For which there is a lock 

That holds a key

That will not engage the hasp.

  I hear my voice, my screaming voice

Loud the earthy rasp.

Plunge my hands into the fire

To cleanse and set me free

Of burden that is great.

  I wander on into infinity

Stumbling through the gate

Of time and tell

Of all to late 

Of what drives me to my fate.

  In time I guess

I will find

The key that holds the lock

But till such time

I plunge my hands into the fire.

Reviews

[Sethnicity]

I love searching poems it seems so fitting that inner struggle and self discovery would best be done through poetry!
Good writing friend and I can't wait to read more!

[CHRIS ANDES]

great piece =]

[Katrina Mckeown]

well penned. I wander into infinity my favourite line.

[Ruth]

And through fire, we can cleanse the self, let the flames lick at the shadowed doubt and cure the hurt and longing :) xoxo

[ChaoticSoul]

I love the image of plunging into fire. It's such a powerful theme and can never be overdone. Your other uses of imagery are done very nicely as well, such as the screaming, earthy rasp and the lock and key. I really enjoyed reading this!

[johnnyqueer]

The third stanza is my favorite, this piece is really fantastic.

[Priscilla Sayers]

Sometimes we must plunge into the thick to lighten the load of misery too much to bear. I can relate. A wonderfully expressive piece!

[Octob3r Star]

Wonderful.

[joshua deathdealer]

Nice rhythm and exciting to read. Much enjoyed.