The Tempting Flame
Pain of the alone
I touched your wild flame
to warm my frigid heart, now
it's frozen and burned.
About the Creator
John R. Godwin
Sifting daily through the clutter of my mind trying to create something beautiful.
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As the insight says.... totally relatable. And eloquent. ⚡️💙 Bill⚡️
I like the contrast of “frozen and burned.” Both that wild flame and frigid heart burn with desire and pain. Excellent challenge entry, John.
I like your take on the challenge, especially the last line, "frozen and burned!" 💜
So much weight in three lines.
This one's beautiful! But check the syllables on the first line please before the submissions close! <3
Heartbreaks are hard, but what a great haiku!