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Having a Bonfire

Stars twinkle in the sky
A gentle breeze tousles the hair
And without a care
We roast marshmallows
Over a bonfire

Gazing into the flame
Caught in a trance
The crackle and pop
A fragrant memory
In my head

Laughter all around
Other times
Lamenting lost loved ones
A perplexing dance
Of joy and sorrow

A coyote calls
An owl hoots
And cats squabble elsewhere
Next to the bonfire
A new core memory is achieved

Fall Flavors Poetry Contest (Having A Bonfire)
Regina McIntosh
09/21/22

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Date: 10/24/2022 11:29:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... making me vicariously feel how is it to "have a bonfire during Fall" with delight since I live in an "Autumnless" country. God bless you.
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Date: 10/24/2022 6:29:00 AM
I truly love this Christopher. :) Congratulations on your win! Linda
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Christopher Goss
Date: 10/24/2022 4:54:00 PM
Thank you!
Date: 9/30/2022 1:15:00 AM
A nice memory and poem Christopher. Enjoyed! Debx
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Christopher Goss
Date: 10/24/2022 4:54:00 PM
I appreciate it!

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