The beauty in burning things

by Shædow Poet   Mar 27, 2006


Cauldrons, witchcraft, a mummy unraveled
A desire in my eyes bigger than such delights;
A fire! A fire! Alighting a love covered
In several layers of lovers cement.
Imagine- my hand cupping fire.

Like a boy experiencing the cushions of feminism
I pile the gasoline on death's victory
A war! A war! Between living and supremacy
I will triumph in this battle.
Roaring- I choose the death bed.

For one terror filled moment of the paranormal
I salt the wood, object and land beneath my feet
Taking a teaspoon in my beautiful figure
My face wrinkles with distaste.
Experiencing- a ritual belonging to cults.

Click. My reject lighter creates a flame
With a force that ripples the air
The lighter seeks the wood to grow
Producing a phenomenal greater than Earth.
Transfixed- the fire of my desire.

Pyromaniac flames warm my chilling body
I cover myself with fuel like it was water
The smell burns my nostrils and chokes my throat
Stepping into the burning wood and salt.
Flaming euphoria- I stand untouched.

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  • 17 years ago

    by SCARECROW

    How can you be such a fantastic poet, yet not be dead? Hmm? Most good poets are dead, are they not? But gods, what incredible poetry this is!

    ^.^ As always, privileged to have a chance to read your work.

    Peace, love and empathy.

  • 17 years ago

    by Luke

    I loove your vocabulary, it makes me happy :-)

  • 18 years ago

    by HOLLY ARMER

    Wow! This is awesome! There's so much about this poem that I found to be amazing...
    The opening lines set the perfect mood for this piece, dazzling!
    Perfect flow, flawless imagery....I swear I could feel the heat of the flames as I read this!
    Awesome stuff! Take care and keep it up~Holly