FLAME
Beyond quivering bone trail
of mind’s darkest jungles
lies soul’s flame
living gem of illumination
A burning sun within
adjective- defying holiest of holies
burn away my imperfections
burn away my attachments
enchant me, consume me
enwrap me in self-sustaining purification
an elemental gift matched by
Prometheus, mythological sovereign
shining embellishment of my inner sanctum
embracing ancient alliances
endowed with ability to transport
past statuary’s unearthly whiteness
a glint of bronze
a glitter of crystal
elemental illusions
We generate our own light
©~ Randy Bell ~ 2012
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Jun 17, 2012 @ 08:45:12
Lovely, Randy. And so very true, in so many ways.
Jun 17, 2012 @ 08:53:17
Thank You Claudsy
Jun 17, 2012 @ 08:54:27
You’re welcome. Inner fire is something everyone should experience, if for no other reason than to glimpse what they’ve been missing.
Jun 18, 2012 @ 05:39:15
Brilliant, and that last line is wonderful.
Jun 18, 2012 @ 06:17:39
Thank You Viv
Jun 18, 2012 @ 23:53:19
“We generate our own light” – why is that so difficult to remember so much of the time, I wonder? Nicely penned, wonderful poem … gives warmth throughout …
Jun 23, 2012 @ 07:53:54
BEAUTIFULLY penned, Randy. Wow.
Marie Elena
Jun 23, 2012 @ 07:59:09
Thank You very much Marie Elena
Jul 20, 2012 @ 19:35:29
That painting is fantastic!!! The contrast of the bright blue eyes and the orange flame, bouncing off the green background. And his emaciated face. Exquisite.
And from your poem, these are my favorite lines:
“Beyond quivering bone trail
of mind’s darkest jungles”
“burn away my attachments”
“self-sustaining purification
an elemental gift matched by
Prometheus”
“a glint of bronze
a glitter of crystal
elemental illusions
We generate our own light”
Jul 20, 2012 @ 19:39:10
Thank You so much Shawna !!
Jul 20, 2012 @ 23:15:32
we do generate our own light…really like the flow of this one…the image you pair with it goes really well…i like the burning away of attachments…and in that the refined image there as you draw to a close….