The Fire
written by: Alan David Gould
That when you open your mouth to speak, ash smolders from the
perpetual upheaval of
volcanoes deep in your heart
I cannot put a fire like that
out
I tried, I cut your
earth with the shovel of borders, I spread the
dirt of anger, I poured the
water of reason and logic, I dropped the
tears of commiseration, they
do not work
It is the fire of your life we are talking about and the
only thing that will quench it is
death
Alan David Gould is a lifelong musician, composer, writer, photographer, chef, painter—and poet! Gould is a graduate of Bates College and attended Oxford University and the University of Miami. He has traveled extensively in the US and Europe and also lived for 2 years in the Marshall Islands. He's the author of "The Brilliance of Miles," a singular anthology of poetry spanning 40 years. Gould has written 3 other books, "An Instructional Guide for Musicians," "A La Al" and "Stories of My First 50 Years," all available on Amazon and his website. He is also in the active process of publishing original orchestra and chamber work for film and performance, and tackling the remix and mastering of an extensive singer/songwriter catalog. Gould currently resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife Sally and their wonder dog Piper.
Latest posts by Alan David Gould (see all)
- To Connect the Pieces - October 11, 2024
- Decorate the Universe - July 20, 2024
- Crescendo - May 15, 2024
