Category: Talking to the Flame

The Chariot – A Poem

I’ve been living with stones of the past weighing me down. I’ve been carrying them with me for too long a time. Some are large and made from metal, others are jewel bright and catch the sun. Others still are made from wood or… Continue Reading “The Chariot – A Poem”

Brighter Than the Stars – A Poem

I try to tell you how much I love you. My words are lacking, even after all this time. It’s difficult to capture the emotions you stir inside of me in three simple words. Saying I love you doesn’t seem like enough. I try… Continue Reading “Brighter Than the Stars – A Poem”

Long Live the Hierophant – A Poem

From the moment I read your words, I knew that you were a storyteller. When I met you the first time, I saw light around you, shining bright and blue, with a golden tinge to the light that emanated from you. As I came… Continue Reading “Long Live the Hierophant – A Poem”

The You Tree – A Poem

The seed was planted when you first said my name. The seed pulsed inside the earth, yearning to grow. When we first kissed, it was the breath of life to the small seed, water rich and pure. The light from your eyes when you… Continue Reading “The You Tree – A Poem”

Believe in the Dragonfly – A Poem

Though I was walking in the sun, my thoughts were drawn to the other day. I had seen the man who used to be my husband. It was odd, looking at him. Here was someone that I had loved, but now felt nothing for… Continue Reading “Believe in the Dragonfly – A Poem”