Doris Cornago - Four Elements

Does fire ask what it is for

Until wood comes along and got singed

Neither does water when it sees smoke

From wood getting too close to fire...


A person comes and we got singed

Everything external to us is linked

Within us - earth, wind, water and fire

Precious elements which make up life...


Useless and useful, dangerous and

Functional - are you not for me?

Yes, the world is big - but you placed it

Within my palm - should I ask for more?

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October 18,2013 - Bali Oasis

Doris Cornago

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