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Campfire Cologne

Bright fingers of crimson and gold, reaching skyward, The flames flicker and dance as they illuminate the dark. As we toss on another twig and some old plywood. Now and then embers would escape with a loud spark. Amidst the smoky scent of our cozy campfire. Mouthwatering infusions seem to be airborne. Familiar sensations waft into an aromatic spire. Can it be hot buttered toast, or is that popcorn? The fragrances so inviting, mixed with earthy sprays. As the breeze diminishes so our campfire's warmth we feel. The eucalyptus enhances a perfume, in a smoky haze. The overwhelming aroma of our campfire is quite surreal. The spellbinding flames flicker, casting shadows of their own. Its all made more spectacular by our campfire’s cologne.

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Date: 10/31/2023 11:05:00 AM
True picture of a camp fire and the fragrant smell of eucalyptus tree, Beautiful poem.
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Date: 10/31/2023 11:48:00 AM
Thank you dear Jay. :)
Date: 10/30/2023 11:57:00 PM
Inventive SV and immersive. Being the overthinker I'm hoping the imaginary plywood was safe to burn, are they compressed or glued? Ahh am I thinking of chipboard... Twigs are probably ok... Hang on, are they ok with green bits? How do I manage to go about my day with this lot going on in my head haha. I would have enjoyed the poem, other people will. I'm just busy remembering all the incorrect wood I've ever sniffed :)
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Date: 10/31/2023 1:03:00 AM
D, that pic of me with the Aussie Akubra on, is nigh on 38 years old !!! But a lot easier on the eyes than a recent one would be. lol.
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Date: 10/31/2023 12:26:00 AM
I knew you'd know campfire safety - all is well with the world again! :) I don't want a real picture but my last one was messing with everyone's eyes so this is my interim. I need to filter one so I'm not recognisable but haven't artificially enhanced myself or made myself look like I have a 5oclock shadow. Your new one is super cute! Oh, I ran my real picture through an art gallery app to match me with an actual painting - it was SO unkind!
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Date: 10/31/2023 12:15:00 AM
YOUR COMMENT IS WAY BETTER THAN MY POEM !! Breathing the gentle aroma of Camphor wood and Eucalypt branches and leaves and Hemp plant, chipped up and rolled in a large wad of newspaper, then thrown on a campfire, will make you feel great, and there's no glue. Good for what ails you I am told. Thanks for your comment oh creepy one. When do we get to see the real YOU again ?
Date: 10/30/2023 8:51:00 PM
Beautiful and 'woodsy' - I enjoyed!
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Date: 10/30/2023 10:39:00 PM
Thanks so much Paige. Its nice to know that it reads OK. I appreciate your comment. Cheers SV

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