Blackened Heart

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Through charcoal outer
Light breaks through 
The after-fire 
All flesh renew

Still tender as
Not toughened yet
But fresh to view 
With no regret

Complex review
As furnace white 
Has tempered hopes
Of burnished bright

But love remains
No smoke or stains
A rich encounter 
Not sorrow chains.


3rd September 2023
Contest: NO 1241 NEW POEM ONLY
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

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Christina Bowring

Date: 9/8/2023 1:40:00 PM

This is such a well written poem Christopher. So clever. Great flow and rhyming. I particularly like the last stanza. I love this style of poetry. Found it inspiring. Thank you for sharing :)

Christopher Grieves
Date: 9/8/2023 1:55:00 PM

So kind Christina. I am flattered and grateful for you :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/3/2023 4:17:00 PM

Lovely poetry Christopher. Through the embers love will glow, a spark will ignite a broken heart to love again in a bright new start… Belle

Christopher Grieves
Date: 9/3/2023 8:35:00 PM

I like that sentiment Belle. Thank you :)