A Fervent Fire

(Forthcoming in Sincerely Magazine)

Passion whistled through the trees,
in cold, fragmented tendrils,
through the interwoven twigs and fruits that hung from the branches
in a blissful stupor–
a product of nature’s might and power
Blowing as an invigorating gust
that enveloped all in its gaiety and ardor,
refreshing and inspiring, rejuvenating all it touched
as it playfully raced about, competing to see
who would reach the end of the forest line,
and explore beyond the known and comforting.
Passion burned an amber fire,
emanating an aura of golden light and zeal
illuminating all its rays fell upon,
bringing about warmth, joy and vigor
to the atmosphere, after the blaze of fervor had died out
and crumbled to a mere few ashes
that smoldered weakly, flickering feebly–
courtesy of the freezing breeze and passing moons.
Passion lapped against the shore, in a series of blue waves
that strengthened as the sun arced its way
across the sky.
It caressed her heart, encouraged her soul
to pursue the impossible, and to never let
her silvery moon remain concealed by layers of clouds
in case they weaken the tides’ rage, and cool down
the gleaming passion that dominated her spirits