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Saturday, August 28, 2010

the toe check

testing volcanic waters
-wellness infused-

impatient yet unconditioned
to the blistering burn

yearning to float beyond
the sphere of flesh
to some nirvana state

where i submerge fully
at will
unscathed by fear of
heat or consequence

12 comments:

  1. Powerful and very brave poem, Fire's Journey!

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  2. Yep that's how I do also...always gotta test the waters before jumping in...dig your style...ONE::

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  3. I like this as an introduction to your blog, top stuff.

    And welcome to Poets United.

    Herb Alyette.

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  4. Wow, so much imagery, well done~

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  5. Hi! I am a new member of Poets Unite...and I am in a group with you! I am looking foward to reading your work, sharing...Nice to connect!

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  6. Nailed it
    :: throws water in your face ::

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  7. I appreciate the feedback and the welcome. Looking forward to reading you all... Y'all come back now, y'hear?! ;-)

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  8. Love the final line....

    unscathed by fear of
    heat or consequence

    Ah to have no fear....

    Lauri

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  9. Hello, friend, how are you?

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    No specific rules, simply linking in 1 to 3 poems, it could be an old poem, let us read and comment for you. Feel free tasting other poetry treats, all enjoyable experience…

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    Click on the link, you will see a blue button, click on the blue button, you will see three boxes, your specific poem link to be placed in first, then your name or blog name, then your email connected to your blog….

    Happy Monday!
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    Cheers!

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