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The Sacrifices Of The Flame
Contributed by
Dragons_Of_Rose
on
Tuesday, 24th September 2002 @ 12:45:00 PM in AEST
Topic:
SadPoetry
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The Sacrifices Of The Flame
Smoke filling his lungs, leaving his breath faint and weak
Hurriedly rushing up the stairs, I heard the floorboards as they creaked
Ablazed from head to toe, he quickly grasped me in his arms
A moving flame rushed to save me, leading me away from burning harm.
Once landed safely on the trampoline, I stood up to see the man
Back into the burning window, disappeared a blazing shoulder, then a hand.
Later at the hospital, momma was crying while I pretended to sleep
I didn't want to disturb her, fearing her thoughts were much too deep.
Daddy must have gone to the cafeteria, to get them both some food
Probably stuck patiently inline, behind the folgers decafe craving brood
Moving softly upwards, not to startle momma as she cried
She quickly rose to hold me, later waking up side by side.
Released the following morning, I found myself dressed in black
A tie and shoes with laces, cole black dress socks with matching slacks
My hair was caked with hair gel, a dab of some cologne
Not wanting to have a party, I just wanted to go home.
Through the field we marched, with a dozen more people or so
I wanted to climb trees with Jimmy, but momma wouldn't let me go
Standing amongst a field of stones, dried flowers placed all around
A preacher reading from his bible, I stood facing the fresh soil of the ground.
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Bent down on one knee, now ten years later, I still remember it all
Lack of oxygen, a flaming man, the cries and screams, my terrified fall.
For many years after, not once did I see daddy around
Momma always told me he feared I'd never let him live it down.
I suppose I grew to hate him, for leaving the son behind he almost lost
Or maybe then I just needed a reason to blame myself for what that day cost
Glancing upon the stone, I understand now the sacrifices of the flame
For now rained on by my tears, the burning man takes daddy's name.
Copyright 2002 Dragons Of Rose
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Dragons_Of_Rose
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2002-09-24 12:45:00]
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Re: The Sacrifices Of The Flame
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by Mystery_Girl on
Tuesday, 24th September 2002 @ 01:11:16 PM AEST
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| oh this is sad.....tanya... |
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Re: The Sacrifices Of The Flame
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by Lia on
Tuesday, 24th September 2002 @ 02:48:30 PM AEST
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| this is soooo sad :( |
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