Harry Horsman Poet Verse

Chilling Moment

the fireplace
to see where life once reigned supreme,
the fireplace
reminds one of death, empty space,
a glance upon ash, one’s esteem
here one day within life’s slipstream
the fireplace.

© Harry J Horsman  2012

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Laura Breidenthal March 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM Very nicely written. I enjoyed reading this immensely. Always, Laura

Ravindra K Kapoor February 20, 2012 at 11:20 AM The beauty of a fireplace is reflecting in this excellent write, where the flames are showing different signs and shapes. Great write with great depths and flaming colors. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra...harry horsman

Dan Kearley February 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM Nice....I had to read it a couple times.You have given me a new view.

Andrea Dietrich February 17, 2012 at 10:53 AM You did wonderfully with the form, harry. I too am doing some chilling moments of ashes but not of fireplace (won't be using that title) I'm still working on it! Have a lovely weekend. LUv, Andrea

Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2012 at 10:40 AM You impress me constantly Harry!!!!Good luck in contest!! - Thank you for always reading mine poem. - oxox love from Anne-Lise

Lizanne Scholtz February 17, 2012 at 7:48 AM wonderful write Harry, love Elizabeth

Charlotte Puddifoot February 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM contemplation and introspection 'within life's slipstream'...good luck in the contest and thanks for your sweet words on my 'awakening' :-)

Deck Fitzgerald February 16, 2012 at 8:49 AM Fantastic write Harry had me looking into my fireplace , all the best in the contest my friend , Declan ....

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl February 16, 2012 at 8:20 AM Wow love this one Harry it makes one think. all the best xx