Fire in the Stone

Brett Foster
Author: Brett Foster
Word Count: 307
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I just need a small stone room.
And of course it must be dark.
I’d spend an idle moment.
But I could use your willing heart.

I just need to tap the walls.
And I’ll need my breathing space.
I’d huddle in the corner.
But I’d like to touch your face.

Oh, I just want you back again, my dreams have gone to dusk
When you went out – the light went out – and my eyes are draining rust.
Please bring back the spark…cause I can’t fly alone.
Oh, I can’t live without you…the fire in the stone.

I just need to clear my head.
And I’ll remember what’s inside.
I’d smile in the shadow.
But I want to hear you cry.

I just need an offering.
And I’ll need to shiver too.
I’d listen with my mind
But you have to say I do.

Oh, I just want you back again, my days have turned to night
When you went out – the light went out – and I’m not leaning right.
Please bring back the spark…cause I can’t fly alone.
Oh, I can’t live without you…the fire in the stone.

I just need to get you back.
And make it like before.
I’d put you on a pedestal.
But I wouldn’t let you fall.

I just need a small stone room.
And then I could atone.
I’d give you all of everything.
But please…the fire in the stone!

Oh, I just want you back again, the stone is oh so cold
When you went out – the light went out – and…oh so cold.
Please bring back the spark…cause I can’t fly alone.
Oh, I can’t live without you…the fire in the stone.

Fire in the Stone

Let’s just say that via various twists and turns and loose interpretations, it’s a strangely inspired song. LINK

Fire in the Stone belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical
  • Mia1

    Mia1, 7 months ago

    What beautiful words

  • texasrose

    texasrose, 7 months ago

    Beautiful

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 7 months ago

    brett – this is stunning!

  • gothgirl

    gothgirl, 7 months ago

    Yes you need two stones to make fire – great expressive writing

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 7 months ago

    I came back to this again it really deeply moves me. So honest and so so beautifully intense.
    It really is magical – now I want a man who can write like that for me :)))
    a treasure to read.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 7 months ago

    Brett, I can see how that image inspires. Your words are powerful yet flow like draped silk, amazing! :D

  • Kristy Lee

    Kristy Lee, 7 months ago

    Dear BAF, I think you just looked right into my soul. I don’t know what else to say right now…xox

  • Jboo09

    Jboo09, 7 months ago

    This is beautiful! I can hear this in a sweet, soulful song to either a guitar or piano… awesome work!!!

  • PhotogeniquE IPA

    PhotogeniquE IPA, 7 months ago

    I really like the idea and concept behind this.

  • Eric Greiff

    Eric Greiff, 6 months ago

    You have a great talent Bret to rhyme so without the chese is a beautiful skill. Good work. Love it.

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