Flash Fire

New love – white hot and ravenous,
     gasping air as reason struggles.
           Oh – ardor of flambé; 
       sweet still, in flame’s repose.
Though a dance once tangoed - waltzes 
    …just a caress, old embers spark.

	
                   25 May 2020
       HEXASTICH IT Poetry Contest
       Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud
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Trifiatis Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 7:54 AM
Captivating romantic verse full of passion and ardor dear, David! Blessings
Callus Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 3:46 PM
Romantic lines with an ardent passionate flavour, David. Exquisite! Congratulations on placing first. ~ Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:18 PM
a passionate piece David, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Mishra Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 11:07 AM
A tale of blazing love through metaphors. Brilliant. Congratulations on your win David :)
Onclaud Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 10:53 AM
so many interpretations for this sizzling poem with vibrant imagery... cheers to you for placing 1st in my contest,david...huggs
Mcintosh Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 6:54 AM
Wow. This is amazing and I truly love it. Congrats on your winning placement. Much love and blessings sent your way, Gina
Somadas Avatar
May 29, 2020 at 11:12 PM
just a caress, old embers spark..Beautifully penned..Great win David..Congrats..
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