Fire
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| Copyright: Reema D’souza |
It is fire that can dispel the dark,
It is fire that can create a spark.
It is fire that can keep us warm,
It is fire that can protect when wild beasts swarm.
But it is the same fire that can kill,
The same fire can destroy according to its will.
It is fire that choke,
It is fire that leaves only ashes and smoke.
The fire is the same,
But it can save someone or maim.
The difference lies in the intent,
To spread cheer or let your anger vent.
A spark of love can bring joy,
The warmth of kindness each one can enjoy.
The fire of ambition can help achieve dreams,
The fire of love can protect even when tested to the
extremes.
extremes.
But the fire of anger can annoy,
The inferno of revenge can only destroy.
Leaving behind ashes and smoke fuelled by suspicion,
Of relationships now charred beyond recognition.
So what do you choose?
To gain something or to lose?
The difference only lies in the intent,
To spread cheer or to let your anger vent.
This poem is random write inspired by the lighted candle in my room during a power cut.
Linking this post to Write Tribe’s #MondayMusings
Ok, how do you do it everyday ? :O
Nicely written as always. 🙂
Magic AK magic! Thank you 😀
Ok, you have to tell your secret.
Nicely done!
Thank you 🙂
Lovely….inspiration from mundane things….that is so wonderful!
Thank you Kala 🙂
Wonderful …. 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Like so much in life, fire has two sides. Not evil, not good, it just is, waiting for humanity to give it meaning. Well done!
Thank you 🙂
Lovely. Love the rhymes.
Thank you 🙂
Yes, intent is what matters. Intent arises from a mind that thinks. So we ought to cleanse our hearts and minds and think straight 🙂
Beautiful narration:)
Thank you Maliny 🙂
Beautifully written and a wonderful life lesson too…
Thank you Roshan 🙂
such a beautiful composition. was led to your page by Everyday GYAAN's linky section. Feeling really glad to have clicked on your link. The poet in me, cheered, giggled, admired and was inspired by this piece. I now feel the call for poetry even stronger, especially after reading your piece, and that it has been a while since I wrote a poem.
Thank you Omkar 🙂 I'm glad that poem inspired you 🙂 :Looking forward to read poems from you 🙂