White Fire



Earth's vast bed, filled with bones and sins,
Swollen memories forever fade.
Books holding valued citizens,
A predetermined hall of fame.

I saw a white fire blaze
Across the night sky,
One for the good side?
Are there devils in the stars,
Are the angels winning?
Who sits on Moon's Throne?
Father, I know you're in Heaven,
Perhaps it's your Spirit?

Suddenly, all is quiet under open space,
Swirling breath pushed in place.
Pressure released without a trace,
Renowned for glory, written on your face.

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When sleep can’t even evade the pain. Caught in a place between tragedy and grace.

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Written on December 02, 2023

Submitted by Jacobbenjaminray on December 05, 2023

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Scheme XXXX XXXXXXXX AAAA
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 501
Words 101
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 8, 4

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  • Vixility
    Excellent poem! The imagery you use is outstanding, especially with the second stanza. The ‘white fire blaze’ reminded me of the quote from Luke 10:18, where Jesus says “I saw Satan fall like lightning from the sky.”

    There is a very Homeric feel to the read as well. Can’t wait to see what other works you come up with …
     
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