Burnt hands, burnt feet incinerated skin can’t eat
Temperature rising, smoke neutralizing all that’s broke
Bubbling, screaming, burning pain ringing, only bones remain
The flames of memories still burn glowing coals in hand clenched to learn
Blackened flesh, heart turned ash, flames refresh the sting of the lash
Open wound, silence
Scar broken needles
Love’s butchering violence
Chars on church steeples
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sorenbarrett (
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Climate change really getting to you is it , Soren?
Thanks for the read Dave. Yes, climate changes only part.
Yes?
Ahh, bit of a heatwave?! lol.
There is always heat where there is fire. Thank you.Orchi for the read.
This just makes me think of the state of our world dearest sorrenbarret and I mean the wars š¹
Thank you, Teddy. I appreciate your reading this piece and as always, your comments are most welcome and appreciated.
one to be remembered......
and faved soren.
a cracking write!
Thank you, darker for your Read and most kind comments. They are always appreciated.
Whoa! What are we delving into herein?! The countless martyrs burned alive at the stake for their beliefs? The recent Olympic contender who returned from worship to be sacrificed? Ghastly and macabre, poignant in brevity, this culls memories aplenty.
Thanks Cheeky for the review and remarks. Yes this one may seem a little cryptic and that it is quite personal, having myself on fire, both physically and emotionally in the past.
Powerful work.
Thank you, Thomas. I appreciate your review and kind Word
Wow š²
Powerful penning,
strong feelings and
awesomazing imagery too! š³
My pleasure to
read today thank you! š
Best regards āļø Thad
Thank you, Thad for the review and commentary on this poem. Your comments are most appreciated and valued.
Wow, this is grim and despairing, right up my alley. I approve.
Thank you, Dan for your review of this poem and for your most kind comment.
Strong words soren. We all seem to be heading for that darker place but in the place I seem to be I see the light and I am sure many others will see that light as well.
Andy
Thank you, Andy I appreciate the review and the comments. I was absolutely sure you were going to come through with a positive turn on this and Iām glad to see that you have.
A cracking piece, Soren. Works on so many levels. The words flow so well. Really enjoyed.
Thanks, Tom for the read and most encouraging words of support they are appreciated.
This is top notch, Sorren. I'm glad to see you still posting whenever I pop back on this site. The inferno is real. The fire is real. The scariest part isn't coming to terms with this reality, but what to do with it.
Thank you, Rocky. I appreciate your review and your most kind words of support. They are deeply appreciated and valued.
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