Fire

by Tanya Southey   Apr 30, 2019


In the beginning
you gathered the wood
these tiny bits
of consciousness,
data that would later
build the pyre
little tidbits
stories

And then came
the match
the flint
the spark
that ignited
the truth
and started
the fire

Sacred it burns

Gathers the others
to come to the flames
warm yourself
on the truth

Fire cleanses
even if it destroys

And from the ashes
the previously invisible
curls as smoke
and takes form
the goddess
reignited

Taking her place
as strength
as courage
bold
warm
knowing

© Tanya Southey

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  • 5 years ago

    by The Poet Behind The Poems

    Well I think Milly has said the perfect response to this piece. This really got my mind tweaking and I have to admit I had to read it a few times to fully take it in.

    Really well penned

    • 5 years ago

      by Tanya Southey

      Thank you, as I read it again. I think I can use it as the introduction to the memoir I am writing! You just prompted another thought for me. Appreciate it.

  • 5 years ago

    by Brenda

    Tanya, I really liked this a lot. Your visuals and how it wend about was awesome!

  • 5 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    For me this is a unique and visually uplifting piece. The first two stanzas were captivating and intriguing and could have taken the reader in a choice of directions either one which would have worked. The third and fourth stanza clarify and take the crucial stance that fire cleanses even if it destroys. Which leads nicely into the final stanzas 'the reveal' that sometimes it is necessary to burn away the facades that hide away the inner truth and strength within.

    So often people surround themselves with beliefs that are comfortable yet they can quickly become a prison that defines who they are. Sometimes it takes the catalyst of someone else coming into their lives in order to light the fire that burns down the wooded enclosures that have grown up and hidden the true self inside. A thought provoking piece that I really hope someone nominates (I'm fresh out of nominations) Best wishes Milly x

    • 5 years ago

      by Tanya Southey

      Thanks Milly! You really got this piece, I so appreciate the detailed feedback. Don't worry if you can't nominate me, I just love this site and it is not about winning, it is just a great place to discover other people who are writing. This was the fourth poem in the month with the theme Elements. I had a great time thinking about all four poems. This month, my friend and I are focusing on addictions. She is a street photographer and I am the writer.

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