Fire in my bones

Words appear as
fire in my bones
memories like fuel on red ashes

Writing things down
cools the flames burning
At the end of the day
I am who I am

— Barbara Writes, Jun 01, 2014

About This Poem

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: United States, USA

Favorite Poets: Billy Collins, Shakespeare, , Emily Dickinson, , , Whitman, Jess Tapper

Critiques

Rula

12 years ago

hello barbra

This is so simple but so expressive as I see it. I really like it. Only the word "hot" doesn't look right to describe the flames...Maybe another adjective or even nothing is needed there.
just thoughts. I really enjoyed . Hope all is well.

Barbara Writes

12 years ago

thanks Rula

I guess flames explains itself as being hot since its aflame. Lol

alidzain

12 years ago

Hi Barbara

I must say I really enjoy reading this piece. Thanks for sharing!

Alid

Barbara Writes

12 years ago

Alid

thanks you are welcome

Ian.T

12 years ago

Barbara

A great theme expressed in a few words, lovely,
Yours Ian.T

Barbara Writes

12 years ago

thanks Ian

appreciate the kind critique

emeka ozurumba

12 years ago

the words were too few for me

the words were too few for me, but fine initiative please add more conception to the poem for its longevity and uniqueness

Barbara Writes

12 years ago

emeka

thanks