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Passing the Torch - -J- - 06-02-2016
Dedicated with the utmost honor, respect and love.
(Song in my head: Stephen Sondheim - "Old Friends")
The kindling arrived --
sitting quietly
and not contrived --
It was delivered
most politely
while I shivered --
I played along
as you danced and sang
your sanguine song --
I was uncouth --
silent counterpoint
to your silent truth.
I would not have denied
if I had been asked --
but in silence I lied --
I never knew
that hateful kindling
was meant for you.
But fight I did
with another lie --
I never should have hid.
Then you struck the spark
not with open flames
but a chance remark --
Now you are aware
you have lit a fire
I am proud to share.
RE: Passing the Torch - Lexirific - 06-02-2016
Aww.
F! Be Proud! *cuddles and tickles*
And while I never really knew the one for whom this is written, to have had such a profound effect on you means I have the utmost respect and love for them.
Luv ya, Big F.
RE: Passing the Torch - Sharp - 06-02-2016
Spread the love, JC! Spread rainbow-spitting fire wherever you go!
RE: Passing the Torch - Cuylie - 06-03-2016
I'm having a hard time putting my finger on why I like this poem. I usually take that as a good sign, because there is something in it that touches deeply inside of me that I can't easily express, but the author has managed to do so. Thank you for writing this piece.