Sea of Flames

There was a moment
under the suns heated
embers, when
I fell for the heart
in uniform.

- sun's heated, shows the belonging.

simple opening, implying that moment when you see someone and your heart skips a beat and you know it will be love, and that there is something about them that you want to know better, get closer to, something magnetic that draws you in on first sight.

The forests misty
alcove gave me
permission to kiss
the eyes of the
forbidden-

- forest's misty alcove, to show belonging.

- I get here that there is a sense of danger, forbidden implies that these two people should not be together for some reason, perhaps because of the thoughts of others.

It's a memory
I will never forget,
but a reality I've
decided to leave
alone.

- I adore what you have done here, with creating a memory, and then turning it into a reality. This was clever, and I like it. It shows the battle of trying to let go and accept things, yet knowing we can't ever forget it was there.

When you have such an
explosive event covet
your soul, you tend to grieve
in silence, as I do everyday

- this brings me back to the forbidden love part. It is like you have loved someone, that no one else has known. That perhaps has been a secret, and so when you lose it, you feel you have to grieve alone, because to show your grief, would be exposing the truth that has been kept hidden. I related to this kind of situation, and the loneliness is sometimes unbearable.

Please understand that my feelings
are precious to me and the knowledge
of darkness that blankets your footsteps
cracks the beauty of the past,
it's only natural that I wonder off
to the sea of flames.

= nice way to end, although again, it is sad that you feel you have to apologise for having these thoughts, memories, feelings, reactions. It is just natural to look back, to long, to mourn, to regret and to wish.

I like how you ended with the title, which is such a powerful line in itself to mix fire and water, for me, this is what I always use when I want to create the idea of a trap, the fire can never really start or grow, when the water is always there, and yet on the other hand, we need it to be there to control the fire and the dangers.

I enjoyed this one.

After reading this poem more than a few times, I think I have decided that this poem is about a lost love, maybe even a first love...someone that came into your life and left a mark on your heart that still lingers even today.

With the mention of the uniform, I automatically think of a soldier and with the mention of sea, maybe the navy? But that could be just me trying to piece this together in all the wrong places, lol.

I love the second stanza, it has that mystery that makes the reader want more. It gives us just enough to keep us intrigued, keep us wondering about the 'forbidden' part. I think this part is more personal to you, you don't want to divulge too much information but enough to keep it interesting.

It's a memory that will always be apart of you but you have realized that is exactly what it is, a memory and that you should leave it at that.
I think maybe this is somewhat of a touchy subject, still kind of an open wound.

The fourth stanza definitely touches the heart, it has such sadness within it. Something happened during that time that touched you deeply, like experiencing love and then a sudden heartbreak. When something like that happens, it sticks with you and you still feel it every single day. You still hurt and grieve like it was just yesterday.

That ending. <3
It's almost like a confession, like a plead of understanding that you beg for someone to understand that it is only natural that you still have these memories and feelings.

I love the "sea of flames" - like I said I think it may talk of a uniformed lover, a navy man...and the flames could be the passionate love you both shared.

I'm not sure if I'm correct on my interpretation, but that's how I read it, so I thought I'd share. :) Lovely work, as always!

I agree with Meme your poems always touch the readers heart. You have such a beautiful way with writing your metaphors and imagery. I'm glad this was nominated. I'll be rooting for it. <3

Aaahhhh, your poetry does wonders to the reader!

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