Joan of Arc

The crackling flames that scorched her flesh
and choking, blinding clouds of smoke
were not enough to sway her faith
as, bound, she died upon the coke.

for Isaiah's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Tate Avatar
November 7, 2015 at 3:56 PM
Good one Jack, everyone likes Joan of Arc
Maverick Avatar
November 2, 2015 at 3:01 PM
Well worked and worded Jack..'
A  Avatar
October 28, 2015 at 10:09 PM
Jack, Congratulations...... SKAT
Webb Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Congrats on your win...I like this one
Horsman Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 4:25 PM
Wow excellence in four lines..love this Jack...
Macfarlane Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 5:16 PM
A vivid write Jack expressing brilliantly the horror is such few words. Hugs
Thirtyseven Avatar
September 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM
That's an awfully dark piece of poetry. Best of luck in the contest.
Ober Avatar
September 17, 2015 at 7:01 PM
Jack, you create such a powerful image with so few lines. You employ so many of the senses - it really pulls the reader in!
Babcock Avatar
September 16, 2015 at 6:52 PM
Nicely done on this poem. Enjoyed the read. love phyl
Pinet Avatar
September 13, 2015 at 10:01 AM
The descriptive images enhance the reader's ability to envision the experience from your poetic viewpoint. Emile.
Tate Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 2:13 PM
Wow, Jack, you paint a viovid picture.
Kendrick Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 8:23 AM
Reads like a winner..Way to go for the contest..Enjoyed reading this one today..Sara
Johnson Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 10:23 PM
Like Jesus, she was in touch with God. May that have been her comfort. Amen. You have intensely described what most can't even bear to think. Good luck in the contest jack.
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 9:47 PM
thanks for seeing several of my poems today. I'm trying to make myself be happy today! Hope I can get around to writing and all the other stuff I want to do!
Johnson Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Coke is carbon ash. At least that's what I deduced from my search. :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 9:46 PM
Is a coke like a stake or something? New word for me. VERY good SHORT poem, you are master at these!
Callus Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 4:34 PM
A vivid visual you do paint, Jack! A terrible fate for a woman of faith! Short, but very effective. gl in the contest. // paul
Allison Avatar
September 10, 2015 at 3:52 PM
Short and sweet Jack but few words can say so much - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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