The Fireplace

by Kane Burden   Jul 20, 2005


Love is like a fireplace
It can burn for eternity
But if you forget to add the wood
It dies down gradually
ending up as just a pile of ashes

Cold and dim,
your heart will be left in the fireplace.
waiting for the next match to be stricken
Igniting the fireplace a new
Fire rising from the ashes once again.

The trick is to keep the fire going
Constantly adding new pieces of wood
Keeping the fire going through all seasons

Don't ever let it out of control
Because that is when things collapse.
Chemicals putting on a drastic display
End up tearing the house apart

Mind, body and soul will be lost forever
Unable to rebuild.
For the perfect fire only happens once
You will never come across it again.

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  • 18 years ago

    by sandy

    Nice poems from sandy

  • 19 years ago

    by Haley

    Oh my gosh!I loved it, Kane!! It was great! I'm not even sure what words to use to explain it, lol, but I truly loved it. You are such a talented writer. Keep it up!

    Haley

  • 19 years ago

    by April G

    That metaphor was awsome! i love metaphors, whenever i write a poem they always turn out better when i use one. i ttoally understand what you are saying it's great! i love it!

    ~april~

  • 19 years ago

    by katie

    i love it ...so true

  • 19 years ago

    by Amanda

    Kane,
    Your always so good with your words! You are the sweetest guy I know! This is one of your best! LOVED IT!!!! No joke! Told you I'd keed an eye on you!

    Love always,

    Amanda
    Aka
    Mana

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