Lit Candles

Candles flicker like a lover's whisper,
tickling walls with whimsical illusions,
becoming purer, becoming crisper
with cinnamon swirled laughter fusions.

3-7-2020

Reference: Warm Poetic Jots, 12-18-19
Contest: Rithimus Divisa 2
Sponsor: Gregory R. Barden
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Adams Avatar
March 9, 2020 at 5:22 AM
Great choice. This brings some great images forth. Love your word choices. Best wishes :) hugs
Somadas Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 8:33 AM
Wonderful lines... Good luck in the contest Juliet..
Ligon Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Thanks, Jenish.
One Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 6:52 AM
hey you did this very well.. especially that last line..
Ligon Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Thanks, Silent One.
Michael Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 5:06 AM
The dance of the candle flame...Nice one
Ligon Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 12:43 PM
Thanks, Arturo.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 8, 2020 at 12:34 AM
Wow Juliet this is so unique. I feel compelled to read your poem in its entirety. I hope this does well in Greg's contest. xxoo
Ligon Avatar
March 10, 2020 at 12:43 PM
Thanks, Connie. Blessings.
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