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Passion Burning By Firelight

Passion burning by firelight A mystic instigation, of skin against skin In breathless anticipation, for loving to begin Outside is the darkness, of a cold winters night Inside there's a passion, burning by firelight An excerpt taken from my poem Between the whispers and the sighs posted 06,04,2019 For Greg Barden's Rithimus Divisa 4 Contest August 06,2020

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Susan Ashley

Date: 9/26/2020 7:52:00 PM

John, your artistic pen strikes again! A brilliant and passionate excerpt for Greg's contest. I love the sensual anticipation of the first two lines and the vivid contrasting imagery of your last two lines, which really fuels the romantic fire. A cozy hot write! Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

John Hamilton
Date: 9/27/2020 10:01:00 AM

Thanks Susan I'm glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate your thoughtful comments always!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/30/2020 2:05:00 PM

I just love how romantic this is, John. Big congrats to you!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2020 3:26:00 PM

Thanks Andrea

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 8/29/2020 4:13:00 PM

Assonance brilliance. Yes, reader is already in the scene you created in these four lines. Deserved Win, John - as all they are on this list.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/29/2020 8:10:00 PM

Thanks Sigrid

Greg Gaul

Date: 8/28/2020 6:15:00 PM

Terrific phrasing and imagery in these lovely rhyming couplets John. Congratulations on your fine placement. Well deserved.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2020 7:35:00 PM

Thanks Greg, glad you came by with your kind words!

Jenna Logan

Date: 8/28/2020 5:59:00 PM

You've set the stage for a perfect night of romance. Congratulations on your poem being honored, John. I'm glad to see yours on the list.

John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2020 7:35:00 PM

Thanks Jenna it was a nice surprise for sure, I don't enter many contests so I'm happy with a win once in a while!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/28/2020 5:10:00 PM

Thanks Greg for placing me in this contest it's an honor!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/14/2020 12:51:00 PM

Sweet and sexy, John. Janice

John Hamilton
Date: 8/14/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thanks Janice

Silent One

Date: 8/8/2020 2:38:00 PM

That's very passionate and sensual... Nice choice of four lines..

John Hamilton
Date: 8/8/2020 4:39:00 PM

Thanks SO nice of you to pass by!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/8/2020 11:35:00 AM

At night, ignite passion by the firelight. Indeed, such a magical moment. Your thoughts are beautiful, romantic and breathtaking. :) Brandy

John Hamilton
Date: 8/8/2020 4:39:00 PM

Thanks Brandy glad you enjoyed

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/7/2020 3:30:00 PM

Love it John! Perfect :)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/8/2020 10:48:00 AM

Thanks Heidi nice to "see" you pass by today!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/7/2020 6:24:00 AM

How beautifully charming and romantic, John..loved the tone of your write!

John Hamilton
Date: 8/7/2020 8:39:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, glad you came by today, you know I value your support!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/7/2020 5:00:00 AM

Passionate and romantic, John:)

John Hamilton
Date: 8/7/2020 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Jo glad you came by today and left your comment, I do appreciate it!

Carole Duet

Date: 8/7/2020 1:07:00 AM

I love it! So filled with love and the promise of sweet ecstasy and I just love the poem from which this excerpt was taken too. What a beauty it is as well. Faved of course! :D

John Hamilton
Date: 8/7/2020 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Carol glad you enjoyed it enough to fave it I do appreciate your support!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/6/2020 2:37:00 PM

You write of passion so well, John. I enjoyed the contrast of the heated passion versus the cold winter night outside. Wishing you success in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

John Hamilton
Date: 8/7/2020 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Carolyn I'm glad you liked it, your comments are appreciated.