wildfire.
so deep in my soul.
blazing out of control.
fiercely burning each bright goal.
no one hears my plea.
no attention paid to me.
there’s no lasting guarantee.
wildfire.
the fear fans the flame,
leaving nothing to reclaim.
in spite of all i overcame,
i have no one else to blame.
breaking out, breaking free.
not contained, too far to see.
wanting badly just to flee.
wildfire.
smoldering embers for eternity.
ashy smoke becomes my destiny.
time to pick through charred debris.
“like flames to paper, something ignites
when a human voice lifts written poetry
into the realm of sound.”
~ralph fletcher
go ahead.
read my poem out loud.
with as much feeling as you can.
then write your own poem.
read it aloud too.
and share it.
quench the fury inside.
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What a journey that poem was, so alive, so intense, so vital. Thank you.
Rather than a full poem, I have a little dialogue that’s been running through my head since the start of the year.
I start with a kind of mantra ‘show me the magic’, then I smile to myself and say ‘I choose to be the magic’. Sure, how else could I see it if I didn’t choose to be it.
Thank you for the invitation to pause and write the poetry that wants to come through me, particularly now, at a time when so much of my writing feels purposeful rather than soulful. Wishing you the very best of luck with this launch. I know your clients will be served deeply by your wisdom. xxoo
I just love your poetry, April! Always so deep, so honest and moving. I shall try my hand at some poetry in my journal, no wordsmith, I , as are you! Well wishes for your launch…lucky clients await you!
Wow! Your poetry is moving. exhilarating. powerful. Thank you for sharing and for the exercise to try our hand at it. You are incredibly gifted!
April, your writing is so moving and meaningful. I like your choice of Wildfire as the title. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings with such eloquence!
You are a gifted poet, April.
Honestly, I am one of those people who “doesn’t get” poetry. But I get yours. Oh boy, do I get yours. Beautiful and profound.
Happy New Year and best wishes to you with your new course!
I love this poem so intense and soul stirring.