Sparks

Sparks

A Poem by Firebird
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One of my first poems.

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In my head,
this dark cocoon,
my feelings ebb and flow.
I'll stay within,
it's cold outside.
Just leave me here alone.

I'll light some sparks
around my thoughts
and fan the flames up high
'til I can rise
above the earth
on wings of golden fire.

© 2015 Firebird


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Firebird
Just starting to write poems. Be kind.

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Really good for a first poem, I got the image of a bird bursting free from a dark cocoon in a blaze of fire, ...a phoenix.
It is astounding when we can free ourselves of negative thoughts and feelings that chain us down.
Wonderful, nice form. I liked it :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you! I wrote all my poems here in the last three months of 2015. I haven't written any this ye.. read more
-inactive now-

8 Years Ago

I'm sure you'll come up with something great soon enough :)



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Your structure is pleasant. I enjoyed the near rhyme and your meter was gentle and consistent. It reads like a warm blanket or a toasty camp fire... Comfortable.
Well done.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you David. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :-)
Great imagery... though a bit sad!

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Yes unfortunately I like writing sad poetry. Sorry if my poems aren't always uplifting I don't write.. read more
Terry O'Leary

8 Years Ago

Sad or happy... doesn't matter, just as long as it moves and stirs!!
Firebird

8 Years Ago

:-) yup :-)
NIcely done. I sit in my dark place hiding away in my loneliness. I am perfectly comfortable there examining all the rambling thoughts and idea.

I feel this piece a great deal.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

I'm glad it struck a chord with you Willard. Thank you for your review. :-)
i love how the "wings of golden fire" fan from sparks in the "dark cocoon".
really expresses the power of thought deeply. great job! i love

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you Yanghwa! I'm really glad you liked it. :-)
this poem is sweet as, thank you

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you Andrew :-) I'm pleased you liked it!
I really loved this. The flow the words had, just amazing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you Poison. I'm glad you liked it.
McBear

8 Years Ago

c: Thanks for sharing!!
Well if this is you just starting to write poetry, then I cant wait to see what you come up with in the future. This is great. Its succinct, tells you where you are now and where you hope to be and turns what could have been negativity into a positive. Great job.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thanks Acoustic for your kind comment.
I love the recurring phoenix theme throughout your work, firebird - it's a clever way to add a sense of series. You nailed the antithesis between the two stanzas, especially the contrast in emotion (that just on line six does wonders). I felt that it captures the final, last-ditch effort that one must commit to after failing repeatedly. The monosyllabic "f" alliteration (fan, flames) sounds like the beating of wings, and the distancing between them makes it seem as though an ancient engine is coming back to life. Really great work, especially for someone who's just starting to write poetry!

-eggman

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you eggman. That's kind and helpful!
This was an uplifting poem to read. I liked the rhyme scheme, everything fitted in and it was a very expressive piece.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Its pretty simple but it works for me.
this is amazing, keep it up! :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Firebird

8 Years Ago

Thank you Damion. You're kind. :-)
Damion Kirksey

8 Years Ago

You're very welcome

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