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"Matchsticks & Kerosene" by asailorsangel

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In the land of redemption
There dwells a light
Fabricated from something unseen
It's concealed in the forest of
Darkness, Ironic I know

The martyrs have paved
A road of stone and tears
For us to travel, but beware
Of what you allow your will
To follow

Some carry matchsticks
Others jugs of kerosene
No one understanding it does
Not need to be lit it just
Needs to be found

When you are lost
On that dark path
Do you carry in you
The faith that the light
Exists?

Or do you wander
Aimlessly in the dark
Carrying the baggage
Containing the matchstick
and jug of kerosene?






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On Sunday May 14th, 2006, Ainsof (1844) writes:
hmmmm probative... I think I got the sticks and kerosene, myself, but the rich metaphor calls for more thought... perhaps I'll return another night


On Sunday September 26th, 2004, GrandaddyBonegrinder (16) writes:
Very thought provoking! I like ... at your service, GB


On Tuesday November 18th, 2003, Methos (154) writes:
Very nice. By far my favorite work of yours, although i must say it's hard to find a favorite amongst so many well written works. -Methos


On Saturday August 30th, 2003, Markus Porkwing (706) writes:
The kerosene seems like the fuel for anger, sadness, dismay, etc... and the match is the ignitor that will flame up these emotions. We have to keep the match away from the fuel. That is what I got from this.


On Thursday August 28th, 2003, A Velvet Tongue (527) writes:
i love this...it was like taking off a blindfold before the brightest of lights hit you dead between the eyes...Awesome...~vel~


On Thursday August 28th, 2003, _Andrew_ (298) writes:
nicely written, i enjoyed it alot, reminds me of past situations... *~*aNDReW*~*


On Thursday August 28th, 2003, Bast (894) writes:
beautifully done... wow... i'm not even sure what to say, except i've been on that path before... and done both.


On Thursday August 28th, 2003, braindeadpoet (127) writes:
wow, great write, really thought provoking---jer


On Thursday August 28th, 2003, An Expired Member (42) writes:
Agreed. It got in my head. I like that. Good write. ^aura^



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