FIRE IN MY HEART
Chasing a dream
in a blaze of fire
an immortal soul
that walks within me
like storms on the ocean
sweet rush of emotions
the height of crescendos
so whole in my power
aglow of feelings
for
without you
my spirit is lost
you are
MY DESTINY
©AvdL 2010
PICTURE COURTESY OF desktopnexus
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
September 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I love this, Amanda. Lovely imagery!
September 15, 2010 at 8:38 am
Always wonderful to see your little gravitar…what is his/her name? xxx
September 14, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Your emotions are overkilling…you bring them out to the fore and make the readers feel it exactly how you paint it…The third and fourth lines struck me.
Cheers!
September 15, 2010 at 8:40 am
I am so happy to read that…I like the “overkilling” part so much (smiling) Thanks Em…love your comment my friend. Sending you loads of love across the continent 🙂 Mwah x
September 14, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Lovely words. Really liked the ending of it as well. All the best 🙂
September 15, 2010 at 8:40 am
You make me happy with your comments and more so to see you here. Happy day and many hugs my friend xx
September 14, 2010 at 4:33 pm
U r so talent by using heart-fire picture to express ur feeling!
Love it!
September 15, 2010 at 8:42 am
Very glad you liked it my friend. Mwah xx
September 14, 2010 at 4:46 pm
OOO Amazing!:D beautiful words and the image <3<3 my dear friend, another wonderfully written poem once again=D
September 15, 2010 at 8:42 am
Wink…thanks dear girlfriend…you make me happy for being here…Hugsssssssssss xxxx
September 14, 2010 at 5:14 pm
As always – beautiful. You have such a special way of expressing your heart and soul.
September 15, 2010 at 8:43 am
Thanks so much Lisa, I smile when I see you here, thanks so very much. Happy week to you!! Hugs xxx
September 14, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Awesome job! I felt passion throughout. 🙂
September 15, 2010 at 8:44 am
🙂 🙂 :)….making me smile!! Love having you here my girlfriend. Sending you loads of love from one busy girl 🙂 Mwah xx
September 14, 2010 at 5:34 pm
In a word…Hot! But, since I can’t say just one word…The poem is incredibly evocative and beautiful. I notice it’s fiction…too bad, that would be one lucky fellow. Well done, Amanda.
September 15, 2010 at 8:44 am
LOL!!!! Happy you liked it Cowboy. Thanks for your always kind and wonderful comments. Hugs x
September 14, 2010 at 6:16 pm
sweet 🙂 The picture is just awesome and loved the shape of the vase you created…
September 15, 2010 at 8:46 am
Until you mentioned it now, I did not even notice…clever YOU!!! Thanks for being here, you light up my life!! Hugs xxx
September 14, 2010 at 6:54 pm
The Image is so captivating- and so are the words.. You really know how to take the reader glide through a passionate dream.. strong words.. sweet emotions and undying passion to stay committed and being wanted……
Stunning..
You just did it again……
mwaaah
xoxox
September 15, 2010 at 9:03 am
And your comments are most beautiful and so much appreciated my dear Olivia, your presence here means so much to me, I value your friendship and dedication to this so very much!! Love you beautiful girl xxxx
September 14, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Hello Dear Friend- here you are- tagged..
http://oliviasbiopiclog.wordpress.com/2010/09/14/my-seven-shades/
Love
Olivia
mwaaah
xoxox
September 15, 2010 at 9:04 am
Mwah mwah xxx thanks so much and love you loads xx
September 14, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Oh maaan!! How you write so passionately, totally leaves me awestruck!
This was blazing hot, girlie!
And the crescendo you mentioned… yea, I totally heard/felt it!! WOW!
But then again, I was destined to 🙂
At 5am, you made my sleepy eyes go AWAKE, and my heart go thump thump! phheeww
LOVED this, Mandiez!
xoxoxooxox
September 15, 2010 at 9:06 am
Go and wake Srini then LOLOLOL…thanks for your always beautiful comments my dear friend, you know I value them so much…and YOU. Much love and sweet dreams xxxxxx
September 14, 2010 at 8:00 pm
I felt the passion firing up each letter of your beautiful poem..
This is love as sensitive poets feel it.. beautiful Amanda!
September 15, 2010 at 9:06 am
Thanks Noha…is so value your presence here as always. Much love to you xx
September 14, 2010 at 8:26 pm
A beautiful poem once again. I loved the imagery.
September 15, 2010 at 9:11 am
Thanks Corbie, always makes me smile when you visit xx
September 14, 2010 at 9:30 pm
You give a good helping of feelings and emotions here. Well Done! Great
image for your poetry. 🙂
September 15, 2010 at 9:13 am
Thanks Eaton, warms my heart to see you here my friend, I value your support so much xx
September 14, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Powerful! Fantastic burning image and poetry! xx
September 15, 2010 at 9:13 am
Mwah…thanks Yvette xxx
September 14, 2010 at 11:06 pm
the fire brings a unique intensity
September 15, 2010 at 9:17 am
Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed xx
September 14, 2010 at 11:06 pm
fantastic poem and video.
September 15, 2010 at 9:22 am
Thanks Suzi….hugs xx
September 14, 2010 at 11:54 pm
love the imagery of the poem… Chasing a dream / in a blaze of fire… – and the image too is awesome – you always do have the most amazing images!
September 15, 2010 at 9:28 am
It sometimes takes forever to find the right image…but it’s a lot of fun. Have a good day my friend xx
September 15, 2010 at 12:30 am
A strong buildup in this verse overflows with imagery leading to a climax, a statement of love and devotion. The illustration of fire on the ocean vividly sets the mood for this amazing verse. Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful expression of passion.
September 15, 2010 at 9:30 am
Amazing just how many comments passion brings to light, when I wrote it, the term “Hot” did not come to mind. (Smiling)…Thanks my friend. xxxx
September 15, 2010 at 1:28 am
I like the imagery in the poem and its passion….also enjoyed the video.
September 15, 2010 at 9:34 am
Love that song from days back!! Thanks my friend oxo
September 15, 2010 at 1:34 am
“Yes, yes, I’m George… George McFly… and I’m your density… I mean, I’m your destiny.”
September 15, 2010 at 9:35 am
Eric, you made me laugh so much with this comment!!! I so enjoy you here…thanks my friend xx LOL
September 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Your laughter warms my heart – such a nice reward.
September 16, 2010 at 6:47 am
Ditto my dear friend x
September 15, 2010 at 1:47 am
Woah-woah-woah! Right from the beginning you hook with this one–the picture’s captivating, and sets the stage for a brilliant poem. Such imagery. Such passion. Powerfully done!
September 15, 2010 at 9:36 am
Thanks Chris, I so value your presence and invaluable comment! Glad that you liked it and love for you to visit again. Much love xx
September 15, 2010 at 2:22 am
like storms on the ocean
sweet rush of emotions
vivid and fun poem.
love your way of nailing it.
😉
September 15, 2010 at 9:37 am
Thanks Ji, love the way we nail Potluck too:) So exciting 🙂
September 15, 2010 at 3:49 am
Ha! Pointer Sisters. Brings back memories. We won’t go there …. 🙂
The poem is a crescendo! Love it.
The photo is wonderful. I am partial to the blue and gold … my school colors.
Have a good one, Amana! xx
September 15, 2010 at 9:39 am
Love the video and song from way back Jamie…sure does bring back memories!!! Much love my friend xx
September 18, 2010 at 4:49 am
🙂
September 15, 2010 at 5:25 am
“Chasing a dream in a blaze of fire” You phrase perfectly frames your photo. One can feel emotions raging. Thank you, Amanda.
September 15, 2010 at 9:40 am
LOL….fiction 🙂 Your comment made me smile dear one 🙂 Much love Amy xx
September 15, 2010 at 11:39 am
Wowww this left me so absolutely speechless! Truly amazing, beautiful, full of passion and “fire” Such a beautiful beginning “Chasing a dream” =)) Such an amazing talent you have, and you certainly set my heart to racing with this!!! ~ April 🙂
September 16, 2010 at 6:21 am
Awww, thanks so much April, I always appreciate your feedback, I am sorry for my absence lately, trying to play catchup and will visit soon my dear friend. Sending you much love always !!! xxx
September 16, 2010 at 8:01 am
you need not everrr apologize my dear friend! xoxo I have been so absorbed in some reading material and writing, sometimes I am of absent mind altogether, lol!!!
September 15, 2010 at 1:17 pm
A passionate piece with amazing complimenting photo… so nice. And of course I love the song, too. 🙂 Love to you, my warmth-of-spring friend! Heartspell xxxxxxxxxxxxx:)
September 16, 2010 at 6:22 am
🙂 🙂 Loved you comment..Thanks my friend, will be over shortly, been trying to play catch up 🙂 Wishing you a splendid with loads of love ~ ALWAYS !!! Hugs xxx
September 15, 2010 at 1:55 pm
powerful imagery and a powerful image to go with 🙂 always a pleasure to read you!
September 16, 2010 at 6:23 am
Thanks so much my dear friend, I always appreciate seeing you here. Have a wonderful day!! Hugs xx
September 15, 2010 at 7:34 pm
I enjoy the way you convey these emotions.
The accompanying picture is also amazing!
September 16, 2010 at 6:29 am
Thanks my friend, always wonderful to have you here 🙂 Happy day to you 🙂 x
September 15, 2010 at 7:50 pm
Wow!!! loved it.
September 15, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Amazing poem Amanda! The ending fit perfectly! Simply beautiful!
September 16, 2010 at 6:40 am
Thanks DP, love love love…beautiful love but so complicated!! Mwah xx
September 16, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Dreamy, delightful and full of fire!! You’re brilliant 🙂
September 17, 2010 at 12:34 pm
Amazing where our imagination can go at 3am in the morning writing these 🙂 🙂 Glad to share my friend xx
September 20, 2010 at 8:56 pm
The words ” like storms on the ocean, sweet rush of emotions” made me smile – so wonderful. You rock!! As always xx 😀
September 21, 2010 at 11:15 am
My favourite green icon!!! You rock too beautiful girl xx
October 4, 2010 at 11:33 am
glad to reread the fire poem,
powerful imagery,
masterful job.
October 4, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I will write one a bit later for our Potluck Ji, just posted some older ones too 🙂 Happy Potluck for this week 🙂 x
October 4, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Beautiful! Fire in the heart for an all consuming love!
Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/drawing-the-elementals/
October 4, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Very happy to have you here girlfriend, will be over shortly to visit you 🙂 🙂 Much love xx
October 4, 2010 at 10:52 pm
The poem and the picture both talk beautufully the fire in your heart.Nice poem!
October 5, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I value your kind comment Uma, thanks for being here xx
October 5, 2010 at 2:20 am
You knocked me out with those first two lines:
“Chasing a dream
in a blaze of fire”
Great job as always!
October 5, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Mwah xx
October 5, 2010 at 4:05 am
You are an artist of word and images.
October 5, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Big hugs for that kind comment xxxx
October 5, 2010 at 6:07 am
I love this “Chasing a dream in a blaze of fire.” Masterful, Amanda
October 5, 2010 at 12:39 pm
Whoohooo, that is a big word…masterful 🙂 Just love writing from the heart my dear friend xx
October 5, 2010 at 9:56 am
A passionate outburst, a romantic vow– wonderful!
October 5, 2010 at 12:40 pm
🙂 🙂 🙂 xxx
October 5, 2010 at 10:04 am
Always wonderful writing.
I have added you to my blogroll of “fellow poets I follow”.
October 5, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Very honored that you did, I have returned the compliment…wonderful to have you here…thank you so much 🙂 x
October 5, 2010 at 10:28 am
Very beautiful poetry and I enjoyed reading your last line… it was beautful. Picture was amazing.
Thanks for sharing..
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
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October 5, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Your warm and kind comment is music to my ears, thanks so very much, I appreciate it. x
October 5, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Very engaging. You find the most fascinating images! I enjoy visiting your blog. – bill
October 5, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I miss you Bill, and send you warm regards and many blessings my friend. Hugs x
October 6, 2010 at 4:37 am
on the dot, immediately 😀 sensational, Amanda 🙂 imagery so vivid..!
Happy Wednesday to you 🙂
My Potluck Poem
October 6, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Thanks Leo and hope you have sweet dreams my friend. Hugs xx
October 6, 2010 at 10:26 am
Wow, this is beautiful. I love your work.
October 6, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Thanks Angela, always so wonderful to see you here 🙂 Happy day to you xxx
October 7, 2010 at 1:00 am
oh my!!
wat a lovely poem amanda 🙂
simply marvelous 🙂
October 7, 2010 at 10:10 am
So happy you enjoyed gorgeous girl…good to see you FB too 🙂 Mwah xx