After the Fires

Just before ashes
rose to the sun,
burned and swallowed
in a crimson smoke gust;
every meek whisper
melted to one,
and a lullaby lingered
while streets crumbled 
to dust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Smith Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 2:51 PM
no way!! I can't believe how well you put this in such few words.i have to say i love your poetry you r now in my favorite poets section and i hope to read more of you ;)
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January 17, 2010 at 6:49 AM
your poem gave me a memory of our fireplace when I was a child. check out the poem and let me know what you think.
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January 16, 2010 at 5:44 PM
thougt provoking, poem. Welcome to poetry soup, hope your inspiration flows!!
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