Celestial Pyre

Scorching plumes billow upward
Devouring light
Reaches across the heavens
To invite the night
Celestial pyre
Reduced to smoldering coals
Daylight's bold retire

Tanya Harrington
©  9-26-2012
Wonder of Dusk Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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December 24, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Tanya, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD
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October 9, 2012 at 10:52 PM
CONGRATS TANYA ON A SUPER SWEET SUCCESS LUV ..
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October 9, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Congratulations on your 1st place win.
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October 9, 2012 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's contest.
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October 9, 2012 at 6:59 AM
Congrats on your "smoldering" win..Wow! BG
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October 9, 2012 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Wonder of Dusk in Sequidilla"contest Tanya. Love, Carol
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October 9, 2012 at 2:04 AM
congratulations Tanya for this awesome write and on your win.. cheers! (^_^)
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September 27, 2012 at 12:57 PM
This is a spectacular write for Nette's contest! I am very impressed with the delightful way you have approached this incredible poem! I really enjoyed this stupendous write, a great marvelous piece! Wonderful Work!!
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September 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Very nice imagery... good luck in the contest... Terry
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