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Fire Dance

what is it about a fireplace the flicker of its flame the crackling the aroma of wood burning the dance of colors the magic the life force the power the destruction what is it that connects to a deeper level of timeless wonder enchanting to our very soul willingly surrender letting ourselves be hypnotized mesmerized watching listening as if to a riveting story with secrets divulged what is it about a fire that captivates and thrills us time being what it is feeling real idle illusions disintegrated in the moment Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~MINDFULLY~ 2021 AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on April 14, 2020 for contest STRAND PICK 12 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 1ST Originally posted on June 27, 2019

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/15/2020 12:54:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. You said it all. I love a fireplace. I do not have one now but I did in my last home. Yes, it is a dance with the flames. Enjoy your win and day...........

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/15/2020 3:50:00 PM

Thanks, Paula. When all else fails, I have the televisions playing the fireplace channel especially during the winter of course in the bedroom and/or the livingroom. It's awesome.

Greg Gaul

Date: 4/14/2020 5:17:00 PM

Congratulations on this gem of imagery placing so highly.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/14/2020 8:27:00 PM

Thank you, Greg. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/28/2019 4:57:00 AM

A favorite for me, Line. Straight to my FAV list. This one grabbed me and ran with me.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/28/2019 5:31:00 AM

Thanks for your most appreciated visit and compliment, Caren.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 6/27/2019 5:20:00 PM

I love a fireplace...all those things you mentioned...what an bard you are at the crafting of this.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 5:31:00 PM

Thanks for your lovely visit and compliment, Jeanne.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/27/2019 4:41:00 PM

Word Hobo wrote of the 'primal mystery' that your poem creates. I cannot say it more precisely or concisely. Expertly penned! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 6/27/2019 4:12:00 PM

FAB!

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 4:15:00 PM

Thanks, Timothy. Most appreciated.

Sandra Adams

Date: 6/27/2019 11:42:00 AM

i don't know but you capture the magic of it well...i have always loved fireplaces, maybe the scent and the romantic glow or the soft crackle as the flames dance around! Enjoyed this one Line :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/27/2019 2:00:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra, for your lovely visit and comment.