Campfire

Flames sprout
from beneath
old logs
sending smoke
rising in darkness
Everyone gets seated 
around the circle
 laughing and sharing stories
More wood 
bigger fire
burnt marshmallows
drippy chocolate
no one watching the time
everyone is having fun
around a good old campfire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Canerdy Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 8:16 AM
Karen, this one makes me say "Ahhh!" Congrats. Janice
Kimathi Avatar
August 30, 2017 at 6:59 AM
Your verse tempts one to head for camping right now! I really enjoyed it! Congrats Karen, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)
Johnson Avatar
August 29, 2017 at 3:58 PM
Congrats on your win.
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