To a Flame

It's like, what if moths
aren’t attracted to light,
as they flutter chaotically
around the source.

What if the thing we think
is pulling them closer confuses
which way they should go.

Love has been like that.

Last Few Words: Inspired by an article about an interesting new theory about why insects seem attracted by light sources at night.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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1 year 5 months ago

Brevity in poetry at its best.
Bravo, and well done!

Obi.

1 year 5 months ago

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1 year 5 months ago

Hello, Michael,
Another great write. Perfect final line.
L

1 year 5 months ago

Thanks for stopping by L! Glad you liked this one.

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1 year 5 months ago

the last line makes it sing!

*always, Cat

1 year 5 months ago

Better the words than my singing - LOL! Thank you Cat!

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