Friday, May 16, 2008

Fireplace by Kristie Sheldon


Flames, fireworks, flavor, fevers

Love is lost in these

Despite cautions of believers

Enjoyment unveils idleness

Joy falls for happiness

Happiness failed in sparks

Complacency, then, sleep.

Soot, amid this dream sweeps

Deep slumber swipes hopes

And dreams, awakening the lovers,

Those who weep, those who fade

Emotions deepen where they lay

Another fire, forever swayed.

A forged flame, or forgotten face

Remember the faint, first embrace

Remember the regret,

But never forget.




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