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Close To My Heart
by Angela K. Dyson
While the rest of this world may be so hateful,
for one thing on earth am I ever grateful
Though this place is dark and the future bland,
this brilliant flame I hold in my hand

I treasure this light and its rarity I value,
for its warmth has proven to be through and through
Close to my heart I hold this bright heat
Without it, I would be cold and incomplete

This flickering light of which I speak,
which gives me strength when I am weak,
gives my life meaning, its only goal
for this flame is the fire of your soul

When all I want is for my world to end,
I know you'll ignite me again, my friend

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Visitor Comments (from the Voting form)
Colin
If the deep meaning of this poem was ice, I'd be frozen solid by now!
MELISSA
GREAT JOB ANGELA. YOU PUT YOUR WORDS IN SUCH A GREAT THANKFUL WAY.
Chantal
It's gets to the heart
Marisol
I really love this poem. Its one of my favorites that I've read. I think its very beautiful and well written.
Aja
this poem is exactly how I feel about my best friend who moved away
Maura
A beautiful well write poem.That means a very lot
shaun
deep meaning
Krystal
Awsome!!! I really loved this poem. the first thing that came to my mind after reading this was "WOW!"
Kim
It was very good and that's what I would say about one of my best friends.
michael
the best of the best. nothng like it anywhere i give it a 10
Janet
I LOVED THIS POEM!!! WHOEVER WROTE IT, WRITE MORE LIKE THIS ONE!!!
Deann
Very touching..and extremely unique.
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