The Last Flame is always important
But the First could not be forgotten...
Here eternity was sparked on earth,
Once more, making Himself known
Among those He had never forsaken.
Once again, requesting a relationship,
Seeing the brokenness of His children,
Revealing Himself and pleading for them
To see the the need to trust in His provision.
I am the one who created you!
I am the one who knows your future!
I am the one who will guide you!
I am the one who will provide for you!
I am the one who will protect you!
My flame will never be consumed.
My flame is the love I have for you,
Now and always.
We will walk together again in a new Eden
forevermore a family together there!
My flame is warmth and comfort and wisdom.
My flame will not burn you up, but refine you.
Be drawn to my flame, my child and come home
To my arms open wide...
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Shirley Belk
Mother, Nana, Sister, Cousin, & Aunt who recently retired. RN (Nursing Instructor) who loves to write stories to heal herself and reflect on all the silver linings she has been blessed with :)
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If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
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Beautiful work, Shirley
Oh wow, this was so emotional and powerful. Loved your poem!
Beautiful imagery and hopeful in the best way, Shirley. Good luck on the challenge!
Brilliant use of the prompt Shirley! This was uplifting, comforting and creative! Well done my friend! 💕🫶🏾 Good luck in the challenge!