Camping

Logs burn 
and flames blaze,
licking at the wind,
spastic and crazed.

Sparks jump
and smoke trails,
clogging lungs 
upon inhales.

Campers laugh
and begin to croak
some silly song
about the forest folk.

Trees sway 
from roots to branches,
hovering quietly
as the fire dances.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 9, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Keep writing and sharing your poetry and I will keep reading and enjoying it Katie. Love, Carol
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