Ignus Fatuus

Seek no more houses O Child
All walls are things of sorrow
Let us be orphans
A homeless light;
Neither a gift nor a cause to borrow
But a fire that awakes
On unmoored ships in the middle of the sea
And a dappled world asleep neath
Moonlight through canopy

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10 responses to “Ignus Fatuus”

  1. romanticindeed Avatar

    Wonderfully written poem. I sense the theme of “acceptance” or “calling” echoing throughout it. 🙂

    1. TheHumanAnvil Avatar

      Thank you my friend for the kind words. And yes, the crux of the poem is indeed self acceptance. 😀

  2. Durkwa Avatar

    Master poet.

    1. TheHumanAnvil Avatar

      😊 Kind of you to say so my friend. Thanks a lot

  3. d.a.simpsonwriter Avatar

    A wonderful poem. Beautifully and poignantly woven with a powerfully voiced narrator.

    1. TheHumanAnvil Avatar

      Thank you very much 😊
      Your continuous support and encouraging presence means a lot to me. 🙏🙏

      1. d.a.simpsonwriter Avatar

        You are most welcome! We are all here to build each other up and to encourage one another. 🙂

  4. Aa'eedah Avatar

    I couldn’t agree more with d.a.simpsonwriter’s comment!

    “Powerfully voiced narrator.” Yes!

    Also, can I reblog one of your poems on my site, please?

    1. TheHumanAnvil Avatar

      Yes, please, it would be my honor 😊

      1. Aa'eedah Avatar

        …agree more to*

        Thank you. ☺

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