Blood Red

blood red
a sunrise
torching a tree…
		     shade  holds the fleeing night
						               watching



5/6/2019

Writing Challenge 1, May 2019 – Cinqku – Poetry Contest
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Andresen Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 3:22 AM
- A beautiful picture, enjoy your writing John :)- Winner wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 8:02 PM
Spectacular. Ignites the page! A winner for me :) good luck!
Lawless Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 7:07 AM
thanks Mo, always appreciate your input...
Ashley Avatar
May 6, 2019 at 6:48 PM
Wow! Your poem is dynamic and dramatic, John. Gorgeous imagery and a fav. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 8:16 AM
Oh yes! We have a red maple too and you captured it’s sunlit fire perfectly.
Lawless Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 7:06 AM
Thank you Susan, there is a large red maple behind our house that catches the sunrise.....
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