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Volatile
by Kate Burnside → (All Poetry by Kate Burnside)
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Well, this hasn't had an airing for at least three months, and it HAS been revised ever so slightly...!!



VOLATILE


I am Incense:
My life is fragrance
and a prayer.

Put me to the flame
and my essence is released:
Loosely curling strands,
the sweetly-perfumed haze
that rises sensuous from
a newly snuffed-out wick.

I am the scent of molten wax:
Touch me now and I shall become
as that liquid second skin
that wraps you round.

Burn me, then,
and I am unleashed;
Crush me, and I am spent.

But my presence remains:
An unknown mystery
that kindles a remembrance
even after I am gone.  

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 Reviews of "Volatile"
Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on February 11, 2005
Kate...clap clap clap...gem of a write...love n luck....BHUWAN

Reviewed by L. Figgins
Reviewed on February 2, 2005
You've captured the essence of womankind, Kate. Whether deifyed or defiled, through the ages we have carried the ember of our species. Excellent write!

Reviewed on February 2, 2005
I loved this, beautiful and so well expressed, lovely!

Reindeer

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Kate,

Sensational creation! I love the imagery and the essence that lingers on! Sensual and mysterious expression as love can be. Thanks for sharing the flames of your talent!

Cynthia

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
totally outstanding imagery and metaphor!

Reviewed by Jane Rodway (Reader)
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
This is one of your best, just enough said, a good balance of words and images with good clarity so that the images don't overwhelm, but help visualize. The first verse is perfect.

Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Kate,

Great metaphors inundate this eloquent piece ... stunning!!


Best wishes,

Robert

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Oh God! This is so perfect..I love it ..saved it..thankyou!!


vesna :)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Your thoughts have truly been unleashed in this poem - and they're probably uncrushable, too.

Reviewed on February 1, 2005
WTG Kate, you penned after-thoughts of love very well

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on February 1, 2005
Kate you are amazing. I can understand this so well. Traces of love are like those scented candles, some only give off a lot of scent when you do blow them out. This is a great write and it really makes the reader think about love and the after affects of love.

Hugs
Felix

Reviewed by George Jackson
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
I wasn't around three months ago, so this is the first time I've read this. Its beautiful.

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Wild N Off The Wall Hot Romantic!

TRASK

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
think i remember this
sounds fresh and gives great imagery
captivating as well!!!

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
A captivating piece. Well done.

Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Kate,

Magnificent. Haunting. But o, so beautiful! I love the way you write, Poet!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Boy this one gets your attention.

Reviewed by Janet Parker
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
This is spiritual, reckless abandon and mysterious. Magnificant!

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
This is really good and spiritual. Even when your gone, your presence remains, I like that...

Reviewed by Nila Jamier (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
This is so excellent.
"Put me to the flame
and my essence is released:
Loosely curling strands,
the sweetly-perfumed haze
that rises sensuous from
a newly snuffed-out wick. "

No one could forget ya Kate!

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Naa, your just a multi talented poet...

Who has only love in her heart. No guile..

Don't even think of going. The world loves yer..

But yes you do smell.....

And talk, talk talk talk.

Like my favourite flower and my favourite interestiong talk show host.

No one could get fed up with your conversation.

You also are so kind to all in your reviews.


Reviewed by M. B. (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
I like the way you compare yourself with intangibles: fragrance, prayer, smoky haze... essences, which as you say at the end, linger on...

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
This is sensual perfection Kate. A true JOY to read.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
... Guess I must be, Eileen!! Aint life grand?! :))

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Ahh an unknown mystery indeed...no mystery in your talent though Kate.

Paul;-}

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Are you really capricious Kate? Whatever you are,
I'm sure your last verse is true about you;-)!

Scintillating poem!

eileen

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on January 31, 2005
Love the similes, this is really well done.


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