Flames Or Not

younger
lovers demand
flaming romance
maturity brings faith
in warmly glowing embers
gently fanned

lasting
tended with care
protected from
outside influences
by dedicated partners
glowing love

By; Joyce Johnson 11/03/12

For Nette's contest;  Views from a Vignette
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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November 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful piece my dear Joyce. Hope your cheeks are still blushing lol. Thank u for your kind comments. Hugs Michael
Devnath  Avatar
November 12, 2012 at 6:45 AM
It's nicely worded the difference between young and matured. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for giving congratulation on my win. Loved always, bl
Poet Avatar
November 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Beautiful approach on the theme of the contest Joyce.Lovely read.Best wishes to you.
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