Fire

With the breath of my lips

I destroyed a friend

And in doing so

Destroyed myself

As though burning I writhed

As I heard her cries

And I longed to take back those words

That brought tears to her eyes

Though spoken, innocent,

They destroyed her now

And the fire, raging,

Consumed its creator.

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Lyz Krumbach's picture

Very nice! It's amazing how much damage a couple words can do... I can definately relate.

Vicki D's picture

you went through this a lot didn't you? yeah, i think you idd.. but as the last one i criiqued... a lot of ppl do... not as many times though, but they still do :) love ya always Vicki

Ciara Shaver's picture

This has a really good message in it! I love it! Keep writing!

Bri's picture

Interesting. You sound like a troubled guy. I hope this is just your way to vent and you're normally somewhat happy. Well, you know what they say about misery making great art.

Susanne  Lux's picture

Beautifully expressed. Whether the giver or the receiver, without experiencing the full range of human emotion we do not grow spiritually. Feel - we must and I felt your true emotion here. Extremely well written.

Joan Stevens's picture

Wonderfully written...deeply felt. Keep up the good work!

running_with_rabbits's picture

Lucky for you we found a fire extinguisher love Ash


Much Love

Ashley

pudnsis1's picture

i like the way that by the actions that you've done you've hurt another person, its painful but it creates a great poem. luv nikki

pudnsis1's picture

Full of deep sentiment which in time will turn to cold embers then wisp away with the first breeze.