The Internal Flame

She has a fire that burns inside of her.
It’s turbulent and unrefrained.
It is the energy that fuels to inspire,
and it’s almost impossible to tame.
She doesn’t fear commitment.
No. She’s loyal to the core.
But, you have to leave her as she is,
expecting nothing more.
If you truly love the flower,
why pick it? Let it be.
Instead of killing it there on the spot,
it can bloom continuously.
The moment you decide to pull it up,
it will wilt and eventually die.
The moment you try to contain me
is the moment that so will I.
Leave me like that flower,
firmly rooted among earth and worms.
I have no plans of transplanting somewhere else.
I simply need to blossom on my own terms.
If you can sit back and let this happen
without enforcing your own decree.
I will bloom for the rest of my life.
I will bloom continuously.

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  1. Claudia Hernandez Avatar

    beautiful poem!!

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    1. Deah Caldwell Avatar

      Thank you, Claudia. I appreciate your feedback! 🙂

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  2. johncoyote Avatar

    Powerful and beautiful words dear Poet. Love given, love shared. Planted places held precious forever.

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    1. Deah Caldwell Avatar

      Thank you, John. I really appreciate your feedback and support!!!

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      1. johncoyote Avatar

        I enjoyed your work and I added you to my favorite. You are welcome.

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      2. Deah Caldwell Avatar

        That’s amazing for me to hear! Thanks so much!!! I’m glad my work means something to you.

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  3. johncoyote Avatar

    Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
    Please read the amazing poetry by a talented writer.

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    1. Deah Caldwell Avatar

      Thank you so much for your support!

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      1. johncoyote Avatar

        A powerful poem. Needed to be read by more people.

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      2. Deah Caldwell Avatar

        Thank you. 🙂

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      3. johncoyote Avatar

        You are welcome.

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  4. the1percents Avatar

    vivacious!i adore that flower and i will let her bloom eternally….

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    1. Deah Caldwell Avatar

      Thank you! I’m sure that flower appreciates you! And, thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your feedback.

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  5. Tommy Cosgrove Avatar

    Beautiful poem. So true of beautiful flowers.

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    1. Deah Caldwell Avatar

      Thank you, Tommy. I appreciate your feedback!

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