Intensity Poem by Rima Kane

Intensity...many different faces does it reveal...

It is deep in the soul of those blessed
enough to recognize it
It is profound in the feelings it brings to
those who receive it without question
It can be quite an extraordinary gift for some
and a bitter pill for others
It can take you to a heightened state of
mutual adoration when nurtured
but bring you to a violent end
if you fight it
It's zealousness is untamed at times
piercing the heart of those who detest it
For those who are strong, it can be the
most passionate of all emotions
It is something only the powerfully secure
can understand
It's brilliance shines in the eyes of those
who grasp it, but only blinds those
who reject it
It is a vivid reminder that only the
exceptional in heart can handle it

You can call me vehement
You can call me fervent
But do not call me that which I am not

(2001)