A Fire That Cannot Burn // A Poem

Good afternoon, lovelies! I wrote this poem for a contest a while back, but thought I'd share it today.

A Fire That Cannot Burn

Written by Brooklyne 

Rejoice still

Though hardships engulf 

As a searing flame

She will not let that stop her 

For no one can take away

Her joyful noise 

Shine on, friend!

Rejoice still

Though sorrows cloud

As a thick smoke

She will not let that hold her back

For no one can halt

Her song of praise

Shine on, friend! 

Rejoice still 

Though pain scorches 

As the heat of a furnace 

She will not let that hinder her light 

For no one can ever pause 

Her sweet melody

Shine on, friend!

Rejoice still

Though depression threatens to overtake

As a lit match not yet smoldered

She will not let that consume her joy 

For no one can put to an end 

Her contagious song

Shine on, friend! 

Rejoice still

Though lies flicker 

As a uncontrollable spark

She will not let that make her give up

For no one can discourage 

Her shout of victory 

Shine on, friend

Rejoice still

Though dusty ashes remain

As a silent reminder

She will not let that scare her off

For no one 

Can stop her now

Shine on, friend! 

James 1:2-4

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have it's perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 

Exodus 3:2
"And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed."

Let this poem serve as a reminder that fires can either burn us or refine us. Let us choose to shine on, despite the difficulties we face. 

<<<Thoughts on this poem? Let me hear them in the comments below! >>> 

P.S. If you haven't made a assumption about me yet, head over to this post and assume something because I'm going to do a "Answering Assumptions" post soon!!!