In The Heat Of The Moment



As I near my final destination,
I feel a fire burning in me,
something I’ve never felt before.
It feels as hot as melting steel.
It’s like the fire has consumed me.
Nothing can be done about that now.
The mission must be completed.
My mind is questioning all my actions,
but my body surges forward.
I know this is something I want,
something I need.
I have waited for my entire life
and the time is finally here.
Don’t mess it up.
I am capable, but am I ready?
Will it be wet, will it be dry?
What of the aftermath?
Too late for doubt, the time is now.
I feel the pressure and even more heat.
Now I am done.
The results satisfactory.
My first real kiss is complete.

About this poem

My 2nd Free Verse poem. I thought my first one {Stepping Across} turned out pretty good. I thought I'd try it again. What are your thoughts on it?

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Written on December 17, 2017

Submitted by UJ on August 02, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDBEFGHIJKLMBNOEPABP
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 650
Words 131
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 22

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