Reason A. Poteet Poet Grook

Burning Embers

When love wears a veil
and seems to grow pale
remember, no poking allowed.
Just keep the wood warm.

Load up on fuel
vows in renewal.
Show up with favored gifts endowed,
wait for sparks to form.


for Silent One's Grook contest

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Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2016 at 7:52 PM this is so nice to see at the top of the list.BIG congrats to you.

Anindya Mohan Tagore February 18, 2016 at 1:33 PM Wonderfully penned and tactically great. By the way, I do practice the same. Hugs, Bobby

Richard Lamoureux February 18, 2016 at 7:24 AM A clever one deserving of top spot. Congrats.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma February 17, 2016 at 11:19 PM Congrats on ur superb winning write Reason.

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 9:49 AM Reason, Congrats on your Grook win. XOX ~LINDA~

Nette Onclaud February 17, 2016 at 8:34 AM very intruiging and tactical, reason.. big cheers on your award.. huggs Reason A. Poteet February 17, 2016 at 1:40 PM thanks, nette. I enjoyed your grook on the implications of gossip and rumors. A fine topic for such the form.

Sandra Haight February 17, 2016 at 7:40 AM Reason, congratulations on your nice win in the Grook contest! Love your message. Hugs, Sandra

Teddy Kimathi February 17, 2016 at 2:08 AM Hi Reason. Congrats for your wonderful WIN in the Grook Contest!!! ;-)

Susan Gentry February 17, 2016 at 1:59 AM Congratulations on your win!

Janice Canerdy February 16, 2016 at 11:43 PM Congrats on your well-deserved win. "No poking around"--I like that. Janice

Jan Allison February 16, 2016 at 5:53 PM very cleverly penned Reason congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Timothy Hicks February 16, 2016 at 5:12 PM Well deserved win, my friend! This one came close to the top because of your beautiful analogy, that is so fitting to compare to a love gone "cold" to a wood fire that's dying out. Excellent, and congratulations! Reason A. Poteet February 17, 2016 at 7:45 AM thank you, Timothy, appreciate your comment on the piece itself and the placement you ranked it.

Sam Jameson February 16, 2016 at 4:02 PM Very nicely done, Reason. Congratulations on your win in the contest.

Carrie Richards February 18, 2013 at 9:07 AM I love how you used this form for the contest! :)

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2013 at 11:49 PM oh my how clever!!! I just love grooks. what an interesting way to do burning embers, Reason!