Light

sorenbarrett

The crisp night breeze off the leas signals a need for evening fire
In ashes an ember, a glow, a spark to remember of afternoon's desire
A breath, a blow ignites and does grow into a whispering flame
erasing shadows that shrink, rise and sink, darkness to tame

 

Dim flickering light, birthed in halls of night illuminates shades of past day's story
It warms a shiver, hope does deliver, delaying wanning day's color in dyeing glory
The day it does save, resurrected from the grave, where in ashes it lay dead
But with memory's breath brought back from death, it lives burning in one's head

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  • orchidee

    Good write SB.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you my friend it is most appreciated.

    • David Wakeling

      This is quite deep. I like the structure as usual.Excellent.All about darkness and hope being control by fire.A powerful piece mi amigo

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks my friend for your review and comment it is always most valued and appreciated

      • Friendship

        This poem explores the transformative power of light, particularly in the context of memories, hope, and the cyclical nature of day and night. It illustrates how light—both literal and metaphorical—can illuminate our experiences and emotions, bringing warmth and life to what may feel lost or forgotten.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Friendship for the review and interpretation. Indeed you are correct and perceptive making the linkage with light and memories. I deeply appreciate your comment

        • hzugman

          Strong poem SB.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the read it is appreciated

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Soren, there’s something peaceful in the way this moves from ember to flame to memory. The fire becomes more than warmth…it becomes a way of holding the day a little longer before night fully settles in. That final image says it perfectly…“it lives burning in one's head.” Beautifully crafted, as always, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

            • sorenbarrett

              I humbly thank you my friend for the review and the fave it is most important to me and that it comes from one like you Tristan

            • Kevin Hulme

              All Gas fires or Electric now. But the Coal fire my Grandmother had was something else.
              Proper Fire . Poem brought back Memories.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the review and comment it is most appreciated

              • Neville



                on second thoughts .. I'll keep the space blanket for the time being .. brrrrrh talk about shiver .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks for the visit my friend and for the review. Your words are most appreciated.

                • Goldfinch60

                  But from those ashes more life will arise soren.

                  Andy

                  • sorenbarrett

                    That is always the cycle Andy and thanks for the review and uplifting words

                  • Ksey_Gan

                  • Vipassana

                    everything is at its core--luminous

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Vipassana for the review and interpretation it is appreciated



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