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My Only Flame

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Something romantic for a contest about flames. I took the expression to heart about calling one's lover his flame.

My Only Flame

Love, like fire, is all-consuming,
And forever should be blooming.
Endless courtship is not a game.
As we watch each year’s seasons turn,
My torch for you will ever burn.
No regrets giving you my name.
You always will my soul inspire,
Forever be my one desire--
My first and last and only flame.

Originally posted in June 2014

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Viv Wigley

Date: 5/27/2015 11:51:00 PM

Worthy win, and a nice strong affirmation of love. Regards, Viv

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 5/28/2015 3:30:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Bl Devnath

Date: 5/27/2015 10:01:00 AM

What a true heart speaks when true love is felt in that heart for loved one, said nicely. Love is expressed here beautifully, i call it divinity of living life. Congrats you very lately, so sorry. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 5/28/2015 3:29:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/18/2015 12:30:00 PM

Those are beautiful words, an amazing declaration to the person you love. Congratulations on your win! A Fav!

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 2/3/2015 11:27:00 AM

Thanks. Mrs. H really liked it too.

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 1/18/2015 1:00:00 AM

Truly romantic,congrats on your great win Mark...huggs

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 2/3/2015 11:28:00 AM

Thanks. Mrs. H really liked it too.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/17/2015 1:08:00 PM

Dropping by to say many congrats on your win Mark:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/17/2015 4:56:00 AM

Nice allegorical expressions, congrats on the win, Mark

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/10/2015 10:43:00 PM

Mark, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 2/3/2015 11:26:00 AM

Thanks. Thanks also for letting me know it was on the home page; I hadn't noticed.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/22/2014 12:57:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win!!!!

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/24/2014 10:02:00 AM

Thanks. Mrs H liked this one, too.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2014 6:22:00 PM

this is a very romantic one. VEry nicely done. Congrats for your win.

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/24/2014 10:03:00 AM

Thanks. Mrs H liked this one, too.

Faye Gibson

Date: 6/20/2014 6:18:00 PM

Very lovely, both the verse and the sentiment. Congratulations.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/20/2014 3:06:00 PM

very romantic a well deserved winner. Hugs Jan

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/20/2014 2:48:00 PM

a love song so all- consuming; this brought me to pieces, mark.. cheers for the big win in my challenge.. huggs

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 2/3/2015 11:37:00 AM

Sorry for the belated reply. Glad you liked it so much. Mrs. H did too. Always enjoy your contests.

Arlene Smith

Date: 6/20/2014 1:02:00 PM

Such a romantic heart! Congrats on a great win!.. Hugs.. Arlene..

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/20/2014 1:44:00 PM

Romantic hearts are supposedly characteristic of Libras. Thanks for commenting.

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/20/2014 12:34:00 PM

How dedicated and committed, a true value. Congrats for the fine win, Mark. Mohan

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/20/2014 1:44:00 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/11/2014 8:38:00 PM

A really great write my friend!!!! Good luck in the contest!! BBBravo!!!!

Mark J. Halliday
Date: 6/12/2014 2:13:00 AM

Thank you Mr. Lindley. Mrs. H liked it too. Hope it places well. I might do an expanded version; I could think of at least 6 more lines to the theme.