The Fire In the Distance
Who knew
the fires could burn so hot
all-embracing and consuming
rejuvenating the heart with a newfound love
born to be alive with you forever
and no other, pure and unconditional
as the entire world slips away.
New life rises
feelings of emotional tenderness
to shiver the soul with chills and perspiration
joy shared so profusely it drowns out the self
so that all else fades to oblivion
between the two, steadfast and genuine
living without would be unfathomable.
How true is this love
how long-lasting
how pervasive, invasive, abrasive
mysterious and delirious
like nothing ever felt before
true love like true lies whispering
can this be real, everlasting, forever?
Only the lovers
bound and entwined in the dream
within its hidden secrets bound tight
will ever know
as they are drawn in the heat
and the fires in the distance of time.
for Chantelle Anne Cooke
True Love contest
1/24/20
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