Comment from mauial

Excellent

I love the thought behind this very well written triolet. Love can indeed be a cure for the darkness we may encounter along life's pathway.

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from Carole Rosa

Excellent

Steve, Your poetic words and reflections of Bright Flame sends thoughts to me of the deep meaning within your poem. It's written as an encouraging and clever message to those of us who understand. Very nice. Carole

 Comment Written 17-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks, Carole.

Steve

Comment from judester

Excellent

This is a clever poem. The idea of love as a bright and warm influence is very apt. When we are in despair, the love of another is indeed a force that warms and gives us clarity. I like this and good luck with the contest, judester

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks, Jude.

Steve

Comment from chasennov

Excellent

"Bright Flame" This is an excellent poem you have written here, Steve. It is winter time out our way and I can feel the warmth of your narrative and the love in your heart for your special person. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thank you.

Winter here too - perhaps our wood fire inspired this one.

Steve

reply by chasennov on 19-Jun-2014

You are most welcome, Steve. My wood fire inspires all the time.

Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep

Excellent

There are a lot of sides to this poem, Steve. It's a wonderful triolet, no doubt true to form, it is emotionally strong and deep, with the flames to give it more drama, and it appeals to the romantic, I'm sure. My very best wishes for the competition, Giddy

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks, Giddy - yes, I opened up my romantic side a little for this one.

Steve

Comment from ElPoetry001

Excellent

Excellent
Trying to balance religious rules and regulations, some domestic and some from foreign nations, with love and relations, it is hard to balance, hard to challenge, but hard to understand.

Reacting to love is primeval, necessary, and yet man has placed me in a low place, after I have tasted the warmth, comfort, and commitment of love. Does God dictate the same. I think not.

Yet, I am not married, and I worry, and feel guilt, and shame. But why, I have only been with the willing; help me forget my guilt and shame.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks for the thoughtful review.

Steve

Comment from Tegan1311

Excellent

A very well done poem. A little sad, but thought provoking. Your words flowed well, the message clear and easy to understand. Love the line 'ward off the prowling beasts of blame' A very good analogy.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

There seemed to be an unsaid trust in this. The hope and the need from the narrator was in each line. I liked the thought of the warmth in this. To get the relief from the trusted person. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from royowen

Excellent

The more I read poetry and general literary works, and the nature of someone of the artistic ilk tends to be a great pondered of life, love, and a general "why is this so" bent! My wife sometimes calls me a " moody broody Welshman" or a "stream of consciousness" . So I love your poem just because I relate to it, and oh, it's well written, in articulate language! Well dons, Steve, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Well I guess I'm a moody, broody kiwi...

Thanks for stopping by.

Steve

Comment from Winslow

Excellent

Dear kiwisteveh,

It seems you have done something wrong and you want love to fix it. Love does burn bright so good luck,

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Jun-2014

Ah, yes - always looking for some way out of the scrapes I get myself in!

Here the prowling beasts are a little more general in nature perhaps...

Thanks for reviewing.

Steve