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Burning Desire, by Michael J. Bonema
A dark romantic horror with comedic twists
It tells the tale of a fire so deeply rooted in revenge and devastation
Masked with an intricate beauty
It begins somewhere along the borders of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire
The home of the Dan tribe, a mediocre mask carver
Kin to the tribe, hails the weight of lackluster dexterity
His masks bring him ridicule amongst the community
With days and months of a building desire to make an impressive mask




And to only be met with failed attempts
He grew vengeful

Overall Meaning

and desperate, consumed by the burning desire to prove himself and gain recognition.


One fateful night, as the moon cast eerie shadows upon the Dan tribe's village,
A mystical encounter took place deep within the heart of the forest.
The carver stumbled upon a hidden cave, shrouded in a mysterious aura,
Whispering secrets of ancient power and forbidden knowledge.


Intrigued and entranced, the carver cautiously entered the cave,
Only to find a peculiar artifact resting on an ancient pedestal,
Glimmering with an otherworldly luminescence.
He reached out, unable to resist the pull of destiny,
As his fingers grazed the surface of the artifact, a surge of energy coursed through his veins.


The carver's mediocre skills were instantly transformed,
His hands guided by an unseen force, carving effortlessly,
Creating masks of unparalleled beauty and masterful craftsmanship.
With each new creation, his revenge grew stronger,
A twisted symbol of his broken spirit and desire for retribution.


Word of the carver's newfound talent quickly spread throughout the village,
As his masks became highly sought after, coveted by collectors near and far.
The once-ridiculed carver rose to prominence, his ego growing with each satisfied customer,
But beneath the surface, the burning desire for vengeance still consumed him.


Despite his newfound success, the carver couldn't escape the haunting memories of his past,
The years of rejection and humiliation he had endured.
With every mask he carved, he sought to surpass his previous achievements,
Driven by a relentless need to prove his worth and regain his shattered pride.


But in his pursuit of revenge, the carver lost sight of the true essence of his art,
The beauty and joy that once inspired him.
His masks became twisted representations of his own inner turmoil,
Each stroke of the carving knife fueling his burning desire for validation.


In the end, the carver's quest for revenge consumed him entirely,
Leaving behind a legacy of masks adorned with a darkness that could not be hidden.
Playtime served as a warning of the dangers of letting our deepest desires turn into destructive obsessions,
And a reminder that true fulfillment comes not from seeking revenge, but from finding joy in the process of creation.


Line by Line Meaning

Burning Desire, by Michael J. Bonema
A captivating story of intense longing and passion, created by Michael J. Bonema


A dark romantic horror with comedic twists
A tale of love, tragedy, and humor, mingled in a gloomy and enchanting manner


It tells the tale of a fire so deeply rooted in revenge and devastation
The story revolves around a powerful desire for vengeance, fueled by immense anger and destruction


Masked with an intricate beauty
Concealed behind an elaborate facade of attractiveness


It begins somewhere along the borders of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire
The narrative unfolds in the vicinity of the borders between Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire


The home of the Dan tribe, a mediocre mask carver
Within the Dan tribe, resides a mask carver whose skill is considered average


Kin to the tribe, hails the weight of lackluster dexterity
As a member of the tribe, he bears the burden of possessing mediocre artistic abilities


His masks bring him ridicule amongst the community
The community mocks him due to the masks he creates


With days and months of a building desire to make an impressive mask
Driven by an increasingly intense longing, he dedicates days and months to crafting a remarkable mask


And to only be met with failed attempts
However, every endeavor ends in disappointment


He grew vengeful
His emotions turned into a burning desire for revenge




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Written by: Michael Bonema

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