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The Burning...
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The Burning


Flame flares,
And despite the heat,
I reached out to save what I could,
And burned away my fingertips…

At first adrenlin provides sweet relief,
And I feel no pain,
Do what I must,
For those left in my care…

I emerge from the house,
With my hair and clothes in flames,
Can only watch as blisters form
And burst exposing ruddy raw meat…

Then darkness comes swiftly,
And bears me away,
And its funny how I can’t remember
That terrible day…

I awake in white darkness,
The glare to much for my eyes,
And feel like a bandit,
Swathed in disguise…

Numb to all but pain,
To those screaming my name,
Throbbing drums beating loudly,
Pushing blood through my veins…

I hear them whispering,
As though I cannot hear,
As though I am not dead,
As though I am alive…

And I wonder then if this is true ,
Why are you looking at me,
Like you can’t bear to see,
The creature that is me…

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 Reviews of "The Burning..."
Reviewed by Debra Stiles, The Original Mister (Reader)
Reviewed on June 13, 2003
The words played the scene as if I was watching...

Great job

Mister

Reviewed by A PAX
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
ohhhhh you gave me chills

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
You, my dear, are a writer!!!! Bravo!

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
6-11-03
Excellent_ You Can Be Deleted Burned While You Write!

TRASK

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
powerful and intriguing write, reindeer; well done! (((HUGS))) and love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. :)

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
(((reindeer)))

"...i hear them whispering
as though i cannot hear
as though i am not dead
as though i am alive...

and i wonder then if this is true
why are you looking at me
like you can't bear to see
the creature that is me"

(((HUGS)))

powerful, emotional, heartwrending, vivid write...i could feel the pain in this

well done--i'm saving this one to my library

love,

karla. *tears*

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Awesome imagery

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Wonderful write, very real!

Reviewed by Connie Hinnen Cook (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
"Numb to all but pain"...what horror you describe. As always, without flaw.

Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
This was powerful on a variety of levels...Excellent!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
I could feel and see it...well done Retta!!

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Splendid write as always!

~Joseph

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Retta - you brought us all "there" - vould see everything all too clearly...what a talent you have!

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Powerfully written--emotion and imagery overwhelm the heart and mind...

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Loved this one

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Incredible capture of such horror.
I was a fireman for 10 years. Wish I got there for you.
John

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Retta....This is excellent write from you...flawless...superb....BHUWAN

Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Retta, this is a fantastic write. superb descriptions....WEll done!

Reviewed by Jenni Kalicharan
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Woww....so vivid a picture you paint!!
Jenni

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Retta, excellent write. Quite a touch of brillance.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Though your writing I have a slight indication of what this experience could be like. Fantastic writing.

Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
Good Morning, Rein
You penned some powerful lines in this graphic beauty! A Great writing!


tony

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 11, 2003
describes being burned raw and the ramifications of its experience superbly! could feel & see it! well done!


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