Cycle 's End Premiere Contest Winner

The fireplace rests for now
 but embers still burn softly
waiting for a family to gather
in it's warmth--the laughter, 
the musings, the prayers all said-
ready for others to share 
 evening's warmth and magic,
 to tarry once again 
for more lively life sounds
  trailing in silence for life to renew
a ritual of gratitude and anticipation
on this fresh collage of night, 
  when the gloss of stars induces
a flame of readiness , of closure
in a time when the air is vulnerable
 even for a while as affection cuddles
the ending of a cycle's hourglass.



Brian Strand Contest
2 Jan 2017

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 1/3/2017 12:05:00 PM
Well done Jajosh, congratulations...
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Date: 1/3/2017 6:06:00 AM
what a beautiful , tranquil atmosphere that deserves a top slot, jajosh... congrats and happy new year!..huggs
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Date: 1/3/2017 1:30:00 AM
Congratulations on your win
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Date: 1/2/2017 11:16:00 PM
Great use of imagery! Congrats Jajosh! :-)
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Date: 1/2/2017 7:47:00 PM
Such a beautiful poem that images the warmth of family, Jajosh. Congratulations on your First Place Trophy win! Sandra
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Date: 1/2/2017 6:05:00 PM
A 7 for this delightful WINNING poem, Jajosh! "This fresh collage of night"-- really lovely! Janice
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Date: 1/2/2017 5:15:00 PM
You have captured the feeling of family so perfectly here Jajosh. Well done on number one.
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