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Flames of Waxen Pillars

Flames glow with rhythmic fluttering, casting dark shadows upon my wall. Paraffin rivers trickle from candles, spilling in flow that mimics my tears. My voice whispers, calling your name. I smother the wicks of waxen pillars. October 31, 2021 Bite Size Poem no25 Contest Sponsored by Line Gauthier

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Bill Baker

Date: 11/1/2021 4:46:00 PM

Love the imagery in this one Jenna Happy Birthday! Have a great day! Bill

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 4:50:00 PM

Thank you very much, Bill, for the comment and birthday wishes. It was a great day!

Sanjay Karmakar

Date: 11/1/2021 4:47:00 AM

Feelings of sadness reflecting brightly in this poetry. Very beautiful composition poet.Best wishes to you.Regards,SK

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 6:11:00 AM

Thank you so much for your courteous thoughts, Sanjay.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/1/2021 4:28:00 AM

A delicious bite of a poem despite some sadness.

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 6:11:00 AM

I thank you for commenting, Victor.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/1/2021 12:47:00 AM

I feel the sadness in your verse Jenna, you spoke volumes in a few lines. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 2:26:00 AM

Good morning, Tom. You are the first person to communicate with me today… my birthday. Thank you for your comments.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/31/2021 7:57:00 PM

Beautiful, meaningful writing, Jenna. You have penned a marvelous metaphor here (but I guess you realize that!) I loved it.

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 2:28:00 AM

The reality of my poetry is found in reactions to them. Thanks so much, Mimt.

John Lawless

Date: 10/31/2021 6:32:00 PM

The warmth of flickering memories that we do not want extinguished yet wish to preserve for another moment. Beautifully written Jenna, terrific imagery

Jenna Logan
Date: 11/1/2021 2:29:00 AM

I’m honored by your compliments. Thank you, John.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/31/2021 4:02:00 PM

This is a wonderful poem to enter for the contest Jenna. I like the comparison of the melting wax flowing like your tears. I am feeling nostalgic today. Have a wonderful Halloween! Blessings xxoo

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2021 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Connie. I often feel melancholy when memories arrive. Write your feelings in a poem. Allow them to flow, even if your tears spill. Hugs for you.