Write a mantra was Michelle’s recent prompt, and I intended to do just that… but I failed in that my mind expanded and fictionalized my initial thought into a summarized life story.
I am FireA long time ago:
I lived as an ember,
floating past all,
alighting on those that crossed my path -
to be brushed aside as a nuisance.Thirty-four years ago:
I landed in a bed of love
where I smoldered
until a gentle breeze
encouraged I burst into flame
only to weaken at times
as life assaulted and I retreated
to flare again.Today:
I am fire
and in control
as I spread my brightness
to reveal our joys
or smoke the skies
to cloak our darkness.A long time from now:
I will die back to mere memory
in someone’s heart
and my words will spread
as embers to light
a new fire.MeeAugraphie
04/24/08
I really, really enjoyed this one. So evocative.
Thank you, Vixen, I’m glad you had a reaction to my words.
Vixen’s last blog post..Willing
i think your mantra just grew with you… and that can be a very good thing….
That is a thought, Paisley, thank you!
paisley’s last blog post..its simplest form