Born of a single spark,
It rages inside you.
Towering, twisting cyclones
Blazing with the heat
Of all that's come before.
Let it burn.
Change is inevitable
And time only heals
If we allow the cycle to complete
In the cleansing.
Let it burn.
Let the sparks fly where they may
Carrying change
Spreading hope
With each new flame.
The stars, themselves, end.
Some simply collapse and fade.
Others blaze brilliantly,
Announcing their metamorphosis
In waves across the heavens.
Let it burn.
Leave what was, behind
And become the new you,
Forged in the flames
Of your own undoing,
Annealed by fire,
Tempered by time.
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About the Creator
Dana Crandell
Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Husband, lover of Nature and dogs.
Poet, Writer, Editor, Photographer, Artist
My poetry collection: Life, Love & Ludicrosity
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Comments (10)
A poem of liberation and redemption. 🙂
Burn is the new save. love the cleansing tones.
Gorgeous and so powerful, Dana! Really enjoyed the repetition of "let it burn", and I really clung to the line, "Others blaze brilliantly, Announcing their metamorphosis," wow! 💙💙
I like how creatively you express change in this. Nicely done!
The repetition is attractive Really enjoyed it✨
Doc ~ Burn Baby Burn ~ We need a 'Cleansing' from the worlds disgrace..! Best, j-bud.in.l.a.
This is amazing, Dana! The message is powerful, and almost musical flow is brilliant! Awesome entry! 🩷✨
Oooo, I especially loved the repetition of let it burn, as it made it seem more like a mantra. Such a powerful poem!
Nice job and i especially loved the ending.
Love the cleansing take, good luck 🤞