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Fire or Ice

January 30, 2015
By CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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If I should ever have a heart to stop,

It would stop its counting beat for you

However the burning desire

To burn your lips with mine of fire

'Cause your icy touch sends a shrill

And sets my nerves alight still

 

The exhilarating rush when your adoring eyes lock mine

still makes my cheeks flame and cower in sublime

 

And if the world should perish not once but twice

Fire or ice

I would face my doom with you at my side and laugh

And I would whisper the final words 'I love you'

And not have to listen to hear you say them too.

© Martha V., Morton Grove, IL

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CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Feb. 8 2016 at 10:53 am
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
3 articles 1 photo 48 comments

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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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@lyrahelix , firstly , thank you for your comment and also , about your comment on the spelling and grammar, how do you mean? Perhaps I could explain? Thanks xox
lyrahelix SILVER said...
on Feb. 6 2016 at 4:04 pm
lyrahelix SILVER, Troy, Michigan
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I love the last para; the spelling/grammar is a bit distracting though
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Dec. 4 2015 at 3:32 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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No it's not x
wizad GOLD said...
on Dec. 4 2015 at 7:42 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
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Some say the world will end in fire<br /> some say in ice<br /> from what I have tasted of desire<br /> I hold with those who favor fire<br /> but if it had to perrish twice<br /> I think i know enough of hate<br /> that ice is also great<br /> and would suffice<br /> Fire and ice by robert Frost

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so is is like a fan poem?
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Nov. 30 2015 at 8:05 am
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Keep commenting and liking , also let me know any book recommendations, poetry recs and anything else and I will let you know what I thought about it xox
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Nov. 30 2015 at 7:42 am
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Haha, I actually read that poem shortly after writing this , this poem is based on many things that are similar!
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Nov. 30 2015 at 7:41 am
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thank you @megggannn, that's really kind! xox
megggannn SILVER said...
on Nov. 29 2015 at 11:00 pm
megggannn SILVER, Lake Worth, Florida
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This was so beautiful, wow, it actually gave me chills reading it. Great work!
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 8:48 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
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Some say the world will end in fire<br /> some say in ice<br /> from what I have tasted of desire<br /> I hold with those who favor fire<br /> but if it had to perrish twice<br /> I think i know enough of hate<br /> that ice is also great<br /> and would suffice<br /> Fire and ice by robert Frost

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the title remindes me of the poem Fire and Ice heres some of it some say the world will end in fire some say in ice, from what I have tasted of desire i hold with thoes who favior fire, but if it had to parrish twice i think i know enought of hate to say ice is also great
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Nov. 15 2015 at 7:49 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Hey Guys, not heard much lately... remember to comment if you do/don't like it and why ... any feedback is good feedback also let me know if you want me to check out your work! XOX
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Oct. 22 2015 at 1:18 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thanks! @Tinaterrazas xox
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Oct. 22 2015 at 1:17 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thank you @KittyKat1419
ChristinaTerrazas GOLD said...
on Oct. 5 2015 at 7:29 pm
ChristinaTerrazas GOLD, Chantilly, Virginia
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-&quot;Do you mind if I smoke?&quot;<br /> -&quot;I don&#039;t care if you burn.&quot;

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Real cool poem btw
ChristinaTerrazas GOLD said...
on Oct. 5 2015 at 7:28 pm
ChristinaTerrazas GOLD, Chantilly, Virginia
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-&quot;Do you mind if I smoke?&quot;<br /> -&quot;I don&#039;t care if you burn.&quot;

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Please check out my work.
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Oct. 3 2015 at 12:46 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Hey guys comment if you want me to check out or like your work :-)
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Sep. 1 2015 at 11:14 am
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thanks!!!! :-) @KittyKat1419
SomeoneMagical PLATINUM said...
on Aug. 30 2015 at 1:33 pm
SomeoneMagical PLATINUM, Durham, New Hampshire
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I enjoyed reading "fire or ice". It is a great poem:) keep up the good work
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Jul. 30 2015 at 4:30 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thank you Hannababexoxox ... thats really nice :-)
CharleyHeelis BRONZE said...
on Jul. 29 2015 at 4:58 pm
CharleyHeelis BRONZE, Derby, Other
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How can a bird that is born to fly, be put in a cage and expected to sing?

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Thank you, that means a lot :)
Macprincess15 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 10 2015 at 6:18 pm
Macprincess15 BRONZE, Wheeling, West Virginia
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I adore this. It reminds me of a poem I wrote 7 months ago. The use of the elements such as fire and ice were in mine also. They say a great deal about love and heart break. :) This is great!