First in a series of short poems. Hope you enjoy!


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If I had the matches,
I would  burn this place to the ground
Leave without a trace,
Make sure no one hears a sound
It would burn as brightly
As the lights shine in the city
There would  be so much color,
It would be so pretty
When it all was over
The whole place would be gone
Just a big pile of ashes
Standing there all alone

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  • Ramalingam on Jun 24, 2009

    Nice;which place you would like to burn ?

  • Christine Ramsay on Jun 24, 2009

    Gosh! I hope I never feel like that. You have created a very vivid picture. Well done.

    Christine

  • goodselfme on Jun 24, 2009

    You state a lot of strenght and purpose in this piece.

  • Kate Smedley on Jun 24, 2009

    Descriptive piece … powerfully done with strong emotions.

  • ladybaby on Jun 24, 2009

    I feel that way sometimes.

  • HatedNation on Jun 24, 2009

    haha.. thats what I am talking about…burn baby!

  • Sheila M on Jun 24, 2009

    You’re not a pyro are you? lol

  • Jaron Riddick on Jun 24, 2009

    I like this more meaning then most think…poetry is great. This is a great poem thanks for publishing.

  • STEVE666 on Jun 24, 2009

    Great pyromanic verse!

  • jamesII on Jun 24, 2009

    But what went with it–how fresh is the moment now–and what about conscience! Still, I will agree fire is so beautiful to be so destructive! Still, the hatred mind only wishes to devour with fire–and I do believe–one who will set a intentional fire
    will also intentionally kill–we did not make the human condition–only born into it!! And, the mind, at times, can be a very dangerous place! Cool!

  • Ruby Hawk on Jun 26, 2009

    Fire is a not to be played with but a little imagination is OK.

  • stiid55 on Jun 27, 2009

    You say it with heat you are unique….thanks for the inspiration.
    I like your words i think av read everything till i read yours

  • I Have Had Enough on Jun 28, 2009

    I love your writing, its the kind of stuff i used to write. I think you should embrace the darker parts of your soul and you could write some really powerful stuff. I look forward to seeing you grow as a poet as im sure you have barely scratched the surface of your creativity. I really get the feeling you have a lot more to offer us in the future and would encourage everyone to follow your work because it will only get better.

  • Cynthia Bartlett on Jun 28, 2009

    Cool. I liked it very much.

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