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Friday, September 16, 2011

BONFIRE


Bruised   broken   bound by our
own sinew   traps & tie-downs   
we share souvenirs   sores
of love lost twisted with
spikes of hope.
We circle this thing between us
poke it with sticks   prod it
test it’s toughness   measure
it’s mettle.
Scarlet stains of sadness
tattooed on our hearts   we step
back   stumble forward   gauge
the heat of the bonfire.
Its flames in turn rage and
smolder   reflect yellow-blue
in our eyes   warm our faces
as we leap into the blaze.


© cj Schlottman  2011


LInked to Gooseberry Garden

8 comments:

Judie said...

CJ, creative and imaginative people often have difficult times with relationships. Your poem is beautiful and introspective. Be cautious, my dear friend. Your wounds have not yet healed.

Ed Pilolla said...

you had the b's going, then the t's, the s's and then l's. i liked that attention to detail a lot. that makes for an entrance worth entering. and once inside, i am held captive at this meaningful bonfire and right of passage unfolding. so very well done.
:)

Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hall said...

a lovely tradition,

beautiful burning words,
enjoyed it.

Anonymous said...

This is great, I love it.

Kay said...

I have most recently been adapting the Tao into my life by removing that which is not beautiful, that which is not useful, and that which does not bring me joy. Jumping into the fire can sometimes bring an exquisite pain -- at other times, it burns. Excellent piece with food for thought.

Marbles in My Pocket said...

Awesome and vivid portrayal of the hesitance then the plunge. Bonfire! Perfect analogy!

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pamanner said...

Gorgeous, tragic, fiery imagery.

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Ann LeFlore said...

This is fantastic and such a wonderful imagery piece thanks for sharing
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/10/03/memories-and-photographs-of-you/