Poem: Keeping The Flame

I am a writer. My passion is poetry. I feel words connect people together and help us to understand the feelings we share.

"What About Now" by Daughtry

Keeping the Flame

They leave scars on each other’s heart
but the flame of their love
burns out of control.

A feeling, neither wants to extinguish
as they connect on a higher level
sparking the embers
to keep the fire burning.

Discovering new ways
to journey this path together
keeping their passion from burning out.

Keep a little

Fire burning;

However small

However hidden

— Cormac McCarthy

"Battleships" by Daughtry

© 2019 BRENDA ARLEDGE

Comments

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on April 08, 2021:

Keep the fire burning

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 03, 2020:

Manatita44,

Lol! Glad I painted a picture for you with my words.

Have great day!

Thank you.

manatita44 from london on January 03, 2020:

Passion indeed! Lots of it! Talk about 'scars' on hearts. A vivid picture Brenda.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 02, 2020:

Thank you, Ms. Dora.

Your comments make me smile.

I hope this new year brings you lots of happiness!

Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on January 02, 2020:

This is definitely love at at the deepest level. Unique and powerful!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 02, 2020:

Nell,

I have never heard of running the gauntlet when it comes to love or passion.

I guess it could be a form of punishment when it puts havoc on your life.

I have always heard people say they are tired of being in a Rat Race.

Glad you are past that phase either way.

Thanks for reading. Delighted you love it.

Nell Rose from England on January 02, 2020:

Love causes so many emotions, it's called running the gauntlet, isn't it? I am glad I am past that phase, lol! loved your poem.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 01, 2020:

Clive,

You got that right!

I hope your New Year is grand.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 01, 2020:

Ruby,

So glad you liked this one!

I hope the New Year is treating you right.

Clive Williams from Jamaica on January 01, 2020:

Love is simple Brenda, should never be difficult. Difficulty in love only causes heart pain and mind aches.

Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on January 01, 2020:

May that flame never burn out....Beautiful!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 01, 2020:

Donna,

Thank you for such a kind compliment.

Happy New Year!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 01, 2020:

John,

Thanks for reading my work.

Yep...gotta keep the flames hot if you can.

Happy New Year!

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on January 01, 2020:

Thank you Lorna.

I hope your New Year is a Happy One!

Donna Rayne from Sparks, Nevada on January 01, 2020:

Excellent poem, Brenda. All your poems are filled with passion and strength! Awesome work!

Happy New Year!

Donna Rayne

John Hansen from Queensland Australia on January 01, 2020:

Gotta keep stoking those embers so the flame never goes out. Pretty intense heat there though by the sound of it. Good poem, Brenda.

Lorna Lamon on January 01, 2020:

That eternal flame of love which never quite goes out. As always I love your poems Brenda.

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 31, 2019:

Awe...Clive.

If only it were just that simple.

Passions are burning though.

Happy New Year!

Clive Williams from Jamaica on December 31, 2019:

Is Brenda Arledge in Love? Or is she in Loooovve?

BRENDA ARLEDGE (author) from Washington Court House on December 31, 2019:

Bill...

Lol!

Hope your New Year is a Happy One!

Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on December 31, 2019:

Happy New Year to you and your flame and your passions!