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Dark Coal of Night

Incinerating us
one night coal black
my lover lit a match
in a hot flash
and things he said cannot
be taken back
as cinders sift into
heart’s bottom ash!

Copyright © Andrea Dietrich | Year Posted 2025

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Len Gasun Date: 8/9/2025 11:49:00 PM This is beautiful and creative my dear poet friend Andrea! Belated Congratulations on your well-deserved first place win! God bless you always! Happy wkend/new week ahead! Hugs Login to Reply

Paige Hind Date: 7/30/2025 9:59:00 PM This has one deep ending to it. A beautiful poem, even short :) Login to Reply

Trina Layne Date: 7/28/2025 7:25:00 AM Congrats, Andrea! I love how the poetry flows here. It's a very creative interpretation of the theme. Login to Reply

Krishnanand Guptar Date: 7/27/2025 3:00:00 AM Congratulations, dear poetess, on your top win in this contest with a lovely metaphorical poem. "as cinders sift into heart’s bottom ash!"-an imagery packed with signification. Wishing you a pleasant Sunday. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/27/2025 10:29:00 AM Thanks so much

Valsa George Date: 7/27/2025 2:56:00 AM It must have been a dark experience, creating a deep dent in the heart. Beautifully written. Congratulations on your first place win, dear Andrea. Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/27/2025 10:29:00 AM Not really me, Valsa. Just imagining the situation as I often do

Dr. Vandana Sharma Date: 7/27/2025 1:57:00 AM One dark black night indeed! Best wishes on your win. Login to Reply

Michelle Mac Donald Date: 7/26/2025 4:50:00 PM Heck! This horribly sad! Scary as well! Nicely done! Best wishes, Mikki Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 7/26/2025 8:16:00 AM Great poem Andrea, so much happened in a short time. Login to Reply

Yann Rolland Date: 7/26/2025 7:36:00 AM great metaphor, nights have sentiments expressed,k so sweet poetry Login to Reply

Jack Horne Date: 7/26/2025 5:38:00 AM oh, love this, Andrea - so much said in a few lines Login to Reply

Howard Kerr Date: 7/26/2025 5:21:00 AM Hi Andrea, the intense imagery and heartfelt narrative of this compelling work leaves an indelible mark on those who value great literature. I wish you well in the contest Howard Login to Reply

Rowena Velasco Date: 7/25/2025 6:06:00 PM Andrea, your poem "Incinerating Us" vividly captures the irreversible damage caused by harsh words in a relationship. The metaphor of a match igniting a blaze illustrates how quickly love can turn destructive. The concise and evocative language leaves a lasting impression, making this poem a compelling read for anyone reflecting on the complexities of relationships. Love this... Login to Reply Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/26/2025 11:35:00 AM Thanks. I love Nette's challenges.

Bill Baker Date: 7/25/2025 5:59:00 PM I hear the sizzle, Andrea. I heard a quote one time, something like, "Love is like a good cigar ... the brighter it burns, the sooner it ashes. Login to Reply