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smolder
by Mary Frances Spencerthere are many ways
to release
the pent-up
stuffed away
irritations
like spot fires burning
angry holes
it's better
to express
with howling vibration
word or paint
dance the dervish
than to
quietly smolder
waiting for
ignition
explosion
to hit those closest
or in the wrong place
burning a bridge
does not hasten
the
journey...
11/04/2007 Author's Note: Inspired by the recent fires...I like the ending but might need some work! Feedback???
MFS
Posted on 11/05/2007
Copyright © 2024 Mary Frances Spencer
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Kathleen Wilson on 11/05/07 at 06:51 AM Yes, it certainly is a companion piece to your other fire poem. The ending makes it distinct though, perhaps linking even more to that image could be interesting? Powerful in its warning. |
| Posted by Meghan Helmich on 11/07/07 at 03:02 PM this is just great. i agree that it should go with 'on fire'...maybe with a third piece added on? it could be a whole series. |
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