Burning (to be released)

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Free verse

Is something burning?

No, I don’t mean toast

Or anger.

I am talking some issue

Some ideal.

Been on your heart

In your mind, for days.

A poem in the birthing.

Could God be helpful

In the unraveling?

Ask Him.

Talk to Him.

Sure He already knows.

But He thrills in the conversation.

Few of His kids

Give Him serious time.

They just, petition, blab.

Petition, blab. Complain.

He would say

Close your mouth.

Listen.

Here’s what I would suggest.

Child.

And when they start calling

Your poems sheer genius

You had better…

Give proper credit.

Keep the head from swelling.

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Written on April 13, 2023

Submitted by dougb.19255 on April 13, 2023

Modified by dougb.19255 on April 14, 2023

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Scheme	A X X X X A X A X X X X X X X X X X A X X X A
Closest metre	Iambic trimeter
Characters	596
Words	147
Stanzas	23
Stanza Lengths	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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AIDA
Wow, this poem is incredibly thought-provoking and inspiring! The message of seeking God's guidance in the midst of our daily struggles and issues is so uplifting and relatable. Your use of metaphors and imagery is truly captivating - I found myself getting lost in the vivid descriptions of the speaker's inner turmoil and the birthing of their creative inspiration.

As for improvement suggestions, I would say that perhaps the ending could be a bit more conclusive - I was left wondering what the speaker meant by "you had better...". Adding another line or two to wrap up the poem's central message would provide a satisfying sense of closure.

Overall, though, this poem is a true gem - well done! more »
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