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Fire of Temptation

Fierce is the wind fueling the flame. His raging fire has not a name. A young girl, I am, with purity of heart. My innocent spark exposed from the start. The heat of his fury scorches in temptation. Passion shall not lead me to eternal damnation. Trapped and consumed by his fiery gaze. Am I but a fool to chase the smoldering blaze? My tender words blow in the stormy wind. God, please forgive me for I have sinned... This penetrating firestorm, I cannot contain. Alas, only ashes of my heart will remain. By Rhonda Johnson-Saunders, April 12,2012 for Fire Contest (Rick Parise) Second place

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David Williams

Date: 5/9/2012 8:02:00 AM

Rhonda congrats on your win..David

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/8/2012 4:34:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Sara

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/7/2012 8:32:00 PM

Rhonda, nice to see this winner tonight... glad Rick super enjoyed this poem... a super hug for your win...pd

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/7/2012 7:54:00 PM

Such a great poem filled with sincere remorse! Congrats, Rhonda Johnson-Saunders...hope u are doing well! Gwendolen

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/7/2012 3:20:00 PM

tender sizzle of a piece, rhonda... sweet congrats on your dazzling win!.:) hugggs

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/7/2012 12:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the "Fire" contest Rhonda. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/7/2012 8:51:00 AM

Congratulations. A very passionate poem.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 5/7/2012 5:09:00 AM

Congrtaulations Rhonda, well done xx

Samia Ali Salama

Date: 5/7/2012 4:56:00 AM

I love this poem Rhonda! This captivating piece is fiery hot in thought and has perfect rhythm!

The Situation

Date: 4/13/2012 9:14:00 PM

sad to say. there is a cure for that.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 4/13/2012 10:14:00 PM

LOL...you are one situation who likes to stir the stew!

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 4/13/2012 8:44:00 PM

OOOOOOOOOOh, like this. Hey, there, poet-rock-star. Congrats on your many wins. This one should also hit the charts :-) I especially enjoyed the fourth line.... exposed is not a word we hear often in conjunction with heart.

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 4/13/2012 5:52:00 AM

Oh my!!! Wow, u said it all here!! This is a great write!! Something we all face in life "temptation."

Joshua Akinwande

Date: 4/13/2012 12:45:00 AM

Waooo... I so much love this for it is so true. I live everyday of my life facing different temptations but thank to Him, He has always been faithful...