Burning Embers

Love begins like fire
Stirring flames of desire
Two souls smoldering
Among ashes glowing
Leaving embers burning

©Donna Jones
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Posey Avatar
March 6, 2013 at 3:33 PM
Such talent deserves many accolades. Well deserved win..... Jake
Jones Avatar
March 6, 2013 at 4:51 PM
Thanks Jake....:-)
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 8:01 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Jones Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM
Thanks again connie
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Hi congratulations Donna luv, this is a lovely write and well deserving of a winning spot...I am hoping for more time next week for more reading and commenting xx
Jones Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 2:21 PM
More than enough thanks....much appreciated...
Johnson Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Congratulations on your win, Donna. Love, Joyce
Jones Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Thanks Joyce....blessings
May Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 7:09 PM
congrats on your win Donna
Jones Avatar
February 22, 2013 at 2:22 PM
:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) thanks....
Squyres Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Short and enduring as love should be !! Congrats on your win !!
Jones Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 6:25 PM
Thanks. :-)
A   Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Hi Donna, congratulations! in Gail's "Burning Embers " contest.. a delightful burring poem.. always~ PD
Jones Avatar
February 21, 2013 at 6:26 PM
Thanks :-)
Duncan Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 12:41 PM
This is very nice Donna, thank you for reading my "bible Stories" Genesis 6, job 1:6 and other places. You have a great day ;}
Jones Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Thank you Debbie...likewise...looking forward to many more...
Johnson Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Flame on! Sounds so gay. You know what I mean. :) Keep them home fires burning. Peace.
Jones Avatar
February 13, 2013 at 3:46 PM
Burning embers.. oh the good old days...
Kendrick Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 5:00 AM
Very descriptive of new love..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by..Yes, my Haiku was written from a life sighting..Sara
Jones Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Thanks for stopping by as well...I find this challenging given a title and subject.... different for me so thanks
West Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Hi Donna, this is really very good, with great imagery. Thank you for commenting on my write. Rollo
Jones Avatar
February 5, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Thank you as well sir....look forward to reading much more of your work
Goff Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 8:05 PM
Nice! Donna!
Jones Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 9:34 PM
I find these poems tough to write when given a title to use and theme so thanks!
Sivey Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 3:29 PM
I love this short verse, an exceptional write my friend! Your poem is on fire, as is the love you express! Quite the amazing piece, Great Work!!
Jones Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 3:41 PM
Don't know if first reply went through....so thanks so much
Jones Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM
Thanks so much....
Jones Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Well...let us hope everyone has experienced this at least once. Lol back...see I can't even stay away a few hours! What am I gonna do?
Ellison Avatar
February 4, 2013 at 3:27 PM
You so brilliantly described TRUE love my dear Donna! How come you're such a sage on the subject! LOL Hugs, Jack xox
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