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Circle of Fire

The Last Flame Challenge

By Susan PaytonPublished 2 months ago Updated 2 months ago 1 min read
Photo By Christopher Dean on Unsplash

Like wilted leaves

The cycle continues

In a race against time

Fall turns into winter

Many beginnings

Turn into endings

With each passing year

Leaves everything pending

The wonder of hope

Leading to dreams ever lasting

But the clue is in divine wisdom of the seasons

That nothing lasts forever

Just like the plants of Spring

Our bodies start to fade

And like the beautiful rose of Summer

We are not beautiful anymore

And like the brown crumbled leaves of Fall

Our bodies hear the call

That the ice fairies will inevitably be dancing with our souls

The fire of life will be with us no more

The flame of what you leave behind

Is your Legacy

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About the Creator

Susan Payton

I love to write in every venue. I am 75 years old and try to make every day count,. I am learning a great deal about poetry on Vocal, and I am glad to be here.

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  • Pamela Williams2 months ago

    So gentle and serene

  • Aarsh Malik2 months ago

    This line hit me,The flame of what you leave behind is your legacy. A powerful reminder of what truly matters.

  • What a creative way to express a life cycle.

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