At dVerse, Mary introduced us to a talented photographer and poet named Totomai Martinez. The challenge was to pick one of his photos and write a poem. This one captured my heart and my imagination.
Image credit – Halo by Totomai Martinez
Walked out on the ledge
One step too far
My heart upon my sleeve
Burning like a star
Let me burn
Let me bring the light
Just let me burn
And light up the night
Standing on the edge
In a hope of a better day
Looking on the world bellow
Trying to find my way
Let me burn
Let me burn so bright
Just let me shake off
This wretched plight
Give me the wings
And let me fly
Give me the burden
No tears left to cry
Let me burn
Let me bring the light
Just let me burn
I am ready for another fight
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Sometimes what might feel like a step too far is the necessary step before things canbegin to happen.
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Nicely put, thank you for your insight.
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Wonderful writing really. Sorry you were late, but your writing moved me. The repetition of “Let me burn” really drove the message home. Thanks for participating & writing.
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This is so rewarding to hear, that my words moved you. In the end, that is why we do it. Thank you.
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