Beneath a Naked Flame

Beneath a naked flame, there lies all the hidden resolution
I heard him softly sing to you my friend
You bowed your head in a silken thread of absolution
While spilling forgetful darkness
From your hands

Are your eyes dim because your dreams are distant
To you I could hear him softly sing
You bowed your head to escape from existence
Then you closed your burning eyes
On everything

Above your line of sight a patient angel is there waiting
He sang to you, although you did not hear
If you will unbow your head, stand still anticipating
Open up your burning eyes
All will be clear

Beneath a naked flame, there lies your own contentment
I know because I felt the burn in his song
But if your silken thread holds onto your resentment
Your eyes will burn in darkness
Your life long

Author's Note

This is actually a song...............

Reviews

[Hayley]

But if your silken thread holds onto your resentment
Your eyes will burn in darkness
Your life long

It sounds lyrical! I loved it, as usual. I think this one kind of struck a note of recognition in me for some reason. (sigh) I don't know how you do it! :)

[unknown]

This makes a great song.

[Joel M Frye]

I've been the one to bow my head, and close my burning eyes...knowing the angels watched over me. You've nailed the POV of both the bowed and the watcher so well, Neva. Your compassion overwhelms me when I'm struck by its immensity.

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

Beautiful and inspirational song my friend.

[fargone]

this is soooooo good, neva, even by ur high standards. i would love to hear it as a song. please let me know if u toutube it. wonderful work, my friend :)

[harley]

wow i love this as a song or as a poem. the whole thing totally spoke to me. it is one of the most moving heartfelt poems/songs ive heard in a while

[LA Lorena]

Such a message imparted with this write, especially the final stanza. Great job Neva, as always.

[Joiedevivre]

It reads like a rare vintage of a song!

[Emily B]

this is beautiful

[Dream Weaver]

A song of immense conviction.
Loved everything about it…

[Sukriti Suki]

eyes burning in darkness...it flows like a song..wonderful.