Fire Mosaics

A one spark for all else.

It Takes a spark

When of late time, I realize

That smallest of sparks start

Flames that scurry far away

In updrafts of fire mosaics

It tugs within my inner heart

A harness of Stoic silence

So hushed to span life’s size.

 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

re Masaics'
Sami Khalil,
These four words serve the purpose of examining how we live. Does the work, play, motivation to create the right amount of drive to see a thing through thrive within? Does a person even desire to commit to something totally 'in' to where a spark can even happen. Once it does life changes. I remember a song from my adolescent years; 'Pass it on',' and it was referring to the beauty of giving and how that tiniest of fire could bring about a flame. 'It only takes a spark to get a fire going. And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That's how it is with God's love once you've experienced it You want to sing, it's fresh like spring. You want to pass it on.
Anyway great little wisdomy words.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Your words are so beautiful and need to be in a poem. I totally agree. Everything in life requires a spark; an idea, fire, love, imagination, an invention...It is so vital that I thought to write a poem about it. Blessings to you too and my gracious thanks.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your welcome Sami.
Becoming stagnant is something to guard against too. Sometimes easier said than done.
Take care and I wish you good.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. Gracie millee....

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pr-ego.Your welcome..is that right?

[Sami Khalil]

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[Karen Redburn]

Wow so vèry true. We never know the fire that might begin based on anything really. It could be as simple as a backhanded comment. For me this poem is a reminder to use words carefully as they have enormous power! Profound poem, loved it!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. I like your take on this poem. Much obliged.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

there is fire and passion in the world..and sometimes we are only close enough to feel the slightest spark, but not close enough to be absorbed by the flames.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! You summed it marvelously taking it from both sides of the equation. Brilliant.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami ... the perfect poem to describe a
lifestyle of Years and tears ignited by a spark... Flames that scurry far away in updrafts of fire mosaics ... it tugs within my inner heart ... A harness of Stoic silence ... So hushed to span life's size. However, your poem is an illusion of romance and the fire that is ignited. A classic rendevouz of the passion of life. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! So true and well articulated. You have summed it up marvelously. Grace be to you.

[andrew mitchell]

Resonates bushfire season and the associated dangers on all life Sami meanwhile the picture denotes beware of playing with fire, this girl can dance around any man's heart.

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. You are something else. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the lovely laughs. read moreHahaha. You are something else. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and the lovely laughs.
Happy New Year.

[Einstein Noodle]

great title...hooked me instantly ... love the sexy pic ..interesting and thought provoking ..the harnessing and hushed to span life
s size ... simple words put together that create a deep level of thought and feeling ..i live in the backwoods so when leaves and dead trees pile up i burn them and your poem is so like those sparks that get caught up in the fires own created thermals ..something one has to really watch out for (so far so good for me) ;) your speaker seems to be musing over a life in which the blessings of fiery love was sparked so innocently into raging fires over a lifetime ... these are the things i think in reading ..had to read it several times ...nice one
E.

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well articulated dear poet and friend. I love your take on it and your wisdom. Wonderful holiday to you and company.

[Alistair (Ali)]

Wonderful words- it speaks to me of regret- very well written!

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much Alistair for this marvelous review and visit. Good to see you.

[Alistair (Ali)]

My pleasure- and thank you kindly.

[Sami Khalil]

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[Linda alexander]

When a small spark becomes the mother of the huge wild fire consuming everything in it's way it becomes a real monster. We keep so many emotions, memories, painful experiences, excellent dreams in our deepest layer of the heart . When a spark comes in any form either a reading, or a thought, or a picture, or a mere coincidence of some event it unleashes everything and it becomes larger than our life itself, Intrigue piece of writing, great job

[Sami Khalil]

Amazing insight as you are very wise and your words speak truth. I love your take on this poem. Happy Holidays.

[Lydia Shutter]

Introspective and deep, Sami! The images your words create are stunning. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Thank you so much Lydia for this fantasic review and kindness. May your works shine in this season as the The Mennorah or The christmas tree...

[Lydia Shutter]

We lit the Menorah last week...8 nights....and we will celebrate Christmas with my friend of 50 years Monday. That's what life is all about. I wish you a happy holiday season no matter what you celebrate.

[Sami Khalil]

I don't see anything wrong with that. God bless.

[barleygirl]

This is really beautiful. Sometimes my best writing ideas come to me, as I watch the flames flicker in my woodstove, which is my only heating in winter. The word "mosaic" conveys a TON of imagery, in combination with the rest of your message. Love it! Here's wishing you & your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Awe! Thank you so much Barleygirl for this warm review and kindness. Wishing you the same. All appreciated.