DocAndersen
Within the fire burning
the log ignited and
flames leaping, pushing driving
the air from where
it sits quietly waiting.
I am burning, the log shouts
but to or away from
the listening
ears that
cannot hear logs shouting.
I am burning,
but the eyes say
aren’t we all, on the inside.
Are we not victims of fire
that building
threatens us with
darkness?
I am burning
the log again shouts
So am I,
the eyes reply
and in the shifting sound
there is only crackling.
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Have you ever sat and watched a fire burn?
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Yes
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No
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Are we all not burning within ? Yeah , we burn with all kinds of emotions, it.s cheerful flames or burning, destroying flames.
That is the eternal question of the fire within. For good, or for bad.
Impressive poetry, Doc!
I imagine the poem to answer the need for alignment between inner awareness and the mind that relies on the five senses.
I don’t have a fireplace because there is no winter in my place but sometimes I burn a campfire in the yard and enjoy the flame, outside and inside.
It is the alignment within us. Truly an inner reflection. Fire becomes the danger within us, or the light by which we find our path.
Fire, both welcomes us and destroys. The very fire is destructive. It changes the state of the wood, or building or person as it burns.
Old Javanese philosophy called “Life is lit”, I don’t know which one is more precise, flame or lit or something else. You are right, and usually, fire comes from “outside” meaning the mind or emotion and light from the inside which means the heart.
Yes, the fire burns and damages anything, and it is a good symbol to describe “hell”.
I like that life is lit – that works for me!!!
I have not seen a fire yet. I do not know if I could watch the fire because I’m afraid of them.
That is another side of fire, fear!
It was not long ago when I watched a big bonfire … this fire was not dangerous … I also saw a big fire that unfortunately did a lot of damage
is that not the reality of the fire? in the fireplace or a bonfire, we rejoice to see it. at a house or an apartment building, we hold our breath in fear.
Truly … one fire and how many different mood … in nature and in a flat I really do not afford it
that is very true, each piece of wood presents a path
Yes I can get lost in the sounds of the crackling fire. Amazing how it does drive away the darkness, sometimes from the inside out.
There is a magic in that flame leaping and dancing on the logs!
I think I have not witnessed that.
It is a thing not all are interested in.
You speak of the fire and its strength and the suffering of those who burn it and did not imagine it if you have the power of fire this is my opinion and thank you for post
Fire is both good for us and bad to us. It is a balance within!
Yep. A bonfire by the beach. And in a fire show. Fire is a fascinating thing to watch especially at night. Perhaps because it drives away the darkness and gives off the sense of protection and warmth.
Now I cannot get the image of pixies dancing around a fire on a beach out of my head.
This is in fact one of my favorite was to calm down and find perspective. Love it. Think I will make a poster of it!
I do the same thing, indoors I have a fireplace outdoors I have a fire pit!!
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