The Paradoxical Connection : The Labyrinthine Flames



In the labyrinth of emotions, where passion intertwines,
Emerge sparks of affection, kindling amaranthine flame,
From the crucible of ardor, tender sentiments arise,
Converging into love, a force both gentle and untamed,
Yet, hidden in the shadows, a paradoxical truth lies,
For every hatred is begotten by the love we dare to claim.

In pursuit of connection, we hazard all to claim,
Our souls navigate the complexities where feelings intertwine,
But as we delve deeper, a more elusive truth lies,
For, in the alchemy of hearts, love transmutes to burning flame,
A transformation, a shift in nature, no longer wholly tamed,
And from this metamorphosis, bitter enmity arises.

From the fertile ground of love, a tree with twisted branches arises,
Its roots deeply embedded in the hearts we dare to claim,
By the force of nurture and nature, the beast remains untamed,
As our desires, like serpents, slither and intertwine,
In the hearts of man and woman, burns the very same flame,
Yet, in the ashes of devotion, the seeds of hatred lies.

In the fragile balance between light and darkness lies,
A truth obscured by the veil of illusions that arises,
For within the core of each ember and every living flame,
A paradoxical connection to its antithesis we claim,
A duality of existence, where love and hatred intertwine,
In the minds of men and women, a battle waged, untamed.

For the unbridled heart, a chaotic storm remains untamed,
As it sways between the poles of sentiments, within it lies,
The fragile line where love's warmth and hatred's chill intertwine,
And from this liminal space, a new understanding arises,
An insight into the human condition, a truth we dare to claim,
For from the same source, both love and hatred share a flame.

In the crucible of life, we forge our spirit's flame,
Through trials and tribulations, our essence remains untamed,
Upon this arduous journey, many roles we come to claim,
Yet, within each transformation, our authentic self lies,
And as we peel back the layers, our true identity arises,
In the heart of each being, love and hatred intertwine.

In every flame of hatred, a spark of love's embrace lies,
As each emotion arises, fluid and untamed,
We claim our truth, as love and hatred forever intertwine.

























The poem is part of a full version found in the book "Homo Sapiens" Part XVII, written by Mawphniang Napoleon. This book is part of the popular "Homo Sapiens" book series, which can be purchased online at various online bookstores, such as Amazon. The book is available for purchase for those who are interested in reading the complete version of the poem. Remember to get all the books from the "Homo Sapiens" series, as well as other books by the same author.

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About this poem

The poem explores the complex interplay between love and hatred, and how they are intertwined in the human experience. It delves into the paradoxical nature of emotions and how they can transform into their opposite. The poem also touches on the idea that our true selves are revealed through the trials and tribulations of life. In short , the poem is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the duality of existence.

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Written on February 13, 2012

Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on May 09, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABACAB BDABCA ABCDBA AABBDC CADABB BCBAAD ACD X A XCX
Characters 2,866
Words 558
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 3, 1, 1, 3

Mawphniang Napoleon

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