James Inman Poet Etheree

Another Year

My
birthday
joy brings sweet
treats of cake and
ice cream, loving smiles
warm me as well wishes 
abound.  The flames burn brightly
as they flutter and twinkle and
my happiness shows as I wish a
wish on each of them and blow them all out.
                                                          As one by one they fizzle my life flicks
                                                            before me, each season but a frame,
                                                                   in this film, I'm the star, but the
                                                                                   celluloid images fade
                                                                                into distance, like each
                                                                                 grain in an hour glass,
                                                                                      moments slip past
                                                                                                 me and my 
                                                                                                flame burns
                                                                                                          out.


03/07/16

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Timothy Hicks March 20, 2016 at 11:29 PM What a stunning image you've created with this format ... that in itself is impressive, but the poetic content is also a treat. I haven't checked the contest results, but by reading the comments, it looks like you've won. Congrats are in order!

Poet Destroyer A March 15, 2016 at 12:20 AM awesome win James... love LINDA James Inman March 15, 2016 at 5:37 AM Thank you PD.

Sarita Milliner March 12, 2016 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on your win! James Inman March 12, 2016 at 12:59 PM Thank you Sarita.

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2016 at 9:16 PM hey, thanks for seeing one of my poems recently. I need to hurry off and it's killing me. I just want to stay and do my comments! Have a lovely weekend, Ralph.

Samiha Zubair March 9, 2016 at 2:56 PM Congratulations on your win James Inman March 10, 2016 at 9:10 AM Thanks Samiha.

Charlie Smith March 9, 2016 at 8:42 AM Cleverly executed. Congratulations James Inman March 9, 2016 at 8:55 AM Thank you Charlie, I appreciate the visit.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 9, 2016 at 12:44 AM Wow this is amazingly beautiful James.. congrats on top podium. James Inman March 9, 2016 at 5:57 AM Thank you for visiting and the nice comment, Dr. Sharma.

Joanna Daniel March 8, 2016 at 11:05 PM This is well written. Great imagery. Congrats on your 1st place win:):) James Inman March 9, 2016 at 5:55 AM Thank you so much, Jo.

Andrea Dietrich March 8, 2016 at 4:08 PM WOW< I can see how this got a win in the contest. VEry well deserved my friend. I am proud of you. Congrats, and thanks for seeing many of my poems today. Wish I had more time here. I have five more poets to see and no time left. Grrrr, what to do?what to do? James Inman March 9, 2016 at 5:55 AM Thank you Andrea, I know what you mean, there is never enough time.

Stephen Pennell March 8, 2016 at 1:22 PM very clever congrats James Inman March 9, 2016 at 5:51 AM Thanks Stephen.

Constance La France March 8, 2016 at 12:03 PM James, wonderful write and CONGRATULATIONS on first place, a big 7 + James Inman March 9, 2016 at 5:50 AM Thank you BW, for you're always supportive comments.

Teddy Kimathi March 8, 2016 at 7:13 AM Amazing how your etheree blends so well with the theme of your poem!!! Congrats for your first placement in the contest!!! ;-) James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:37 AM Teddy, thanks for the great comment.

Laura Leiser March 7, 2016 at 8:54 PM Wow, this is great! Love the analogy and imagery, a 7 :) James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:36 AM Thank you for your wonderful comment Laura.

Susan Gentry March 7, 2016 at 7:35 PM Congratulations on this win! Display, imagery well done! James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:35 AM Thank you for your nice visit Susan.

Sandra Haight March 7, 2016 at 6:50 PM A really great poem, James, with nice imagery through words and layout. Congratulations on your top of the podium win. Sandra James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:34 AM Sandra, thank you for your visit and your kind words.

Eve Roper March 7, 2016 at 2:48 PM James, congratulations on the “What Goes Up, Must Come Down” contest a 7: ) Hugs Eve James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:33 AM Thank you Eve.

Jan Allison March 7, 2016 at 12:36 PM I don't really celebrate my birthday James just remain 21 again lol many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:32 AM My birthday was a few months ago. I decided to have another one this year in hopes of reaching a more favorable age. It doesn't seem to be working I just seem to be getting older. Thanks Jan.

Beautiful Scars March 7, 2016 at 12:29 PM James, congrats on your top placement in the contest :)-luloo *Smiles* James Inman March 8, 2016 at 11:30 AM Thank you Laura.