The flame detached from it's origin
It no longer burned for me
I was but a cinder
Left behind in the ashes
Of an unburning leftover of love
Though still bright and hot
I could no longer feel the heat
The inferno once in a hearth for my heart
Now colorfully sparkles
Reflecting from someone elses eyes
Leaving me cold, in the dark
Yearning for the warmth and light of it's glow.
A contest entry
- image prompt by silverscent.
700 points, ended July 23, 20 entries
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Comments
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Your imagery is stunning. You took the prompt and ran with it. I love how you made the flame your metaphor. Sad but quite beautiful!
Much Love ♥
Renee
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I loved how you used the flame in the image to symbolise love and the emotion in a relationship. Thanks for entering.
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Fabulous imagery, the cold and hot contrast is very effective for the emotions here.
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