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Burning Flame of Life

Arise and fall; the cycle of life; birth and death are human plight. A life is lit and it burns short; when matches struck bring in discord. Flames burn dim or bright; many deny, their own bright light.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 11/13/2020 12:15:00 PM
Brilliant and creative piece, my friend!
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Date: 11/12/2020 12:16:00 PM
Crazy cool and creative.please see and feedback mine.Daniel schack.
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Date: 7/22/2017 9:07:00 AM
ML, Another one of your brilliantly done Sijos!! Excellent in every respect!! A FAVE!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary
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Date: 10/1/2016 6:52:00 AM
I just came across this beauty. Lovely!!
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Date: 4/6/2015 7:22:00 PM
A terrific write but I would expect no less from you. A Fav!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/7/2015 11:45:00 PM
Oh, I'm not quite that perfect, but I am glad that you enjoyed it.
Date: 3/15/2015 9:27:00 PM
I love this one much. It is classic and timeless like an ancient chant.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/19/2015 5:50:00 AM
I'm glad you liked it...thanks.
Date: 2/11/2015 8:25:00 AM
fantastic poem ML you perfectly capture life hugs 7
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 3/19/2015 5:50:00 AM
Many thanks.
Date: 2/1/2015 3:37:00 PM
I love the way you describe our light. Enjoyed this poem and its form. It sure is hard to stand out in the spotlight, but that is life.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/2/2015 5:29:00 PM
I agree, thanks David.
Date: 1/31/2015 3:14:00 AM
M.L. Kiser, this is an awesome sijo. I'm not too familiar with the form. Love life and it's flames... LINDA
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 2/2/2015 5:29:00 PM
Thanks Linda, I'm glad that you liked it.
Date: 1/29/2015 4:28:00 PM
M.L. Kiser, love the imagery on this write, a 7. Blessings dear friend Eve
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/29/2015 4:49:00 PM
Thank you, so much.
Date: 1/28/2015 6:31:00 PM
You are a bright light, ML...a wonderful, inspiring sijo...hugs, Rhonda
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/29/2015 4:49:00 PM
I hope that I am; many thanks for your visit.
Date: 1/28/2015 9:49:00 AM
This one shines brightly!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:56:00 PM
Thank you, Richard, I appreciate the kind comments.
Date: 1/27/2015 4:40:00 PM
M.L. so much wisdom and inspiration in so few words. Very beautiful! Sandra
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM
Many thanks, Sandra.
Date: 1/27/2015 2:12:00 PM
These three lines are terrific MLK, and so true. Well thought out to this short form, James :)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM
Thank you James.
Date: 1/27/2015 2:07:00 PM
Beautiful sentiments and a graceful approach to the mysteries of the soul. Emile.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:57:00 PM
Thank you, Emile.
Date: 1/27/2015 10:39:00 AM
Our lives touch on at least one or two other people wouldn't it be a much better world if when we did touch that it would be only for the good..I enjoyed reading your work and enjoyed the topic..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Sara
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:58:00 PM
Many thanks, Sara and I enjoy visiting your page, as well.
Date: 1/27/2015 9:44:00 AM
fantastic work. M.L... so much expressed about life in so few words... great job!.. huggs
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 3:00:00 PM
I am glad that you enjoyed it, Nette.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 2:59:00 PM
I am glad that you enjoyed it, Nette.
Date: 1/27/2015 8:23:00 AM
Very clever ML; this sijo is a perfect tool to express your thoughts. The final line is a delight! #7 // paul
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 3:14:00 PM
Thanks so much, Paul.
Date: 1/27/2015 5:27:00 AM
Superbly philosophical! A seven, dear M.L.K. is due!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/28/2015 3:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Demetrios. Glad you stopped by.
Date: 1/26/2015 9:18:00 PM
that is amazing! i love it!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/26/2015 10:49:00 PM
So many thanks, Sarah.
Date: 1/26/2015 6:45:00 PM
This was great! I am impressed! :)
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 1/26/2015 10:50:00 PM
I'm glad; thanks for the visit.