Flaming Fire Crackled

flaming fire crackled
ranging venom of cruel souls
thousands of hope dashed
burning ember raised its hands
the world united in grief
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Palmer Avatar
October 22, 2012 at 5:35 AM
great write Modupe,smell the smoke lol
Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Intense and sad, Modupe!
Poet Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Excellent tanka here Modupe.Enjoyed the read.
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Very expressive work..I can feel the emotion in this one..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Burd Avatar
October 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM
I share your grief. You've said it all, with so few words.
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