Follow the Fire

There are times when my passion to write poetry 
burns holes to the innermost depths of my soul.
Flames escape to stir my heart in deep arousal
until they become a raging fire, out of control.

It's then that my hand desires to grip a pen,
enabling my pent-up thoughts to flow like a river,
cascading down in a waterfall of rhymes, either
in raging emotions or as a benevolent almsgiver.

Often, I'm driven by desire to pen Sonnets of love,
given no choice but to follow along and proceed
down paths of adventurous journeys, and gladly
I trod chosen avenues where my muse may lead.

I would rather drown in a sea of crashing waves
then not be able to build a fire on a sandy shore,
a light so warmly radiant that even on dark nights
I'm able to kindle my heart as poetic flames soar.



Follow the Fire Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mystic Rose Rose
December 16, 2022

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Date: 2/18/2023 12:49:00 PM
Nice poem
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Date: 1/18/2023 9:47:00 PM
A beautiful and intensive rhyming, Jenna, nicely done. After briefly reading others, it seems that a belated compliment is gladly in order here, Aloha William
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 10:10:00 PM
Your compliment is very welcomed, William. Thanks ever so much.
Date: 1/18/2023 2:41:00 AM
" Often, I'm driven by desire to pen Sonnets of love, given no choice but to follow along and proceed" - totally relating to this part!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 1/18/2023 10:09:00 PM
Thanks so much, Caren.
Date: 12/19/2022 11:29:00 AM
Truly poetry does burn in the depths of your soul, Jenna. So many wonderful lines. Congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas. Peace and the fire of joy to you for the new year. How blessed are we that your spirit burns with a poetic flame that can be seen through the fog!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/20/2022 4:58:00 AM
Your comments are wonderfully written, Sam. Thank you for offering them and the holiday wishes. Happy holidays to you as well.
Date: 12/18/2022 6:03:00 PM
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and write on Jenna, write on. torch the lifeless page with passion's heat.nnNecely written Jenna.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/18/2022 6:06:00 PM
Thank you so much, John. I’m grateful for your kind thoughts.
Date: 12/18/2022 5:55:00 PM
OH BRAVO!!! This is what I miss Jenna, that is how I once felt. Now only able to write from prompts... just so I at least write something. The raging muse long since lost in hiding... I love that yours burns so brightly :)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/18/2022 6:05:00 PM
Your comments have always encouraged me, Flo. I hope you find the flames to ignite your passion to write once more. I think it will be given to you ;)
Date: 12/18/2022 2:16:00 PM
Congratulations on this winner. Way to go. Sara
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/18/2022 6:03:00 PM
Thank you very much, Sara.
Date: 12/18/2022 1:28:00 PM
You have followed the fire of your souls dear poets. Your poems did capture my soul and set it all aglow. Thank you for joining my contest, Congratulation, dear poets !
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/18/2022 6:03:00 PM
Thank you for the honor, Mystic.
Date: 12/17/2022 10:17:00 AM
Your passion came thru very well here. Best of luck in your contest. Nancy
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/18/2022 6:02:00 PM
Thanks so much, Nancy.
Date: 12/16/2022 7:23:00 AM
Beautiful poetry Jenna I'd expect nothing less, your pen is aflame. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/16/2022 7:28:00 AM
Thank you for the many encouraging comments you give to me and everyone on the site, Tom. You are a cornerstone of our poetic community.
Date: 12/16/2022 7:01:00 AM
Awww so so beautiful Jenna as per usual my friend!! Debx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/16/2022 7:14:00 AM
I'm so delighted to read your sweet thoughts, Deb.
Date: 12/16/2022 6:44:00 AM
Remarkable penning as always, Jenna:-) Best of luck in the contest!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 12/16/2022 7:14:00 AM
Thank you ever so sincerely, Edward.
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