Mark J. Halliday Poet Rhyme

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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

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 May 27, 2015 at 11:51 PM Worthy win, and a nice strong affirmation of love. Regards, Viv Mark J. Halliday May 28, 2015 at 3:30 PM Thanks for your thoughtful comment.

Bl Devnath May 27, 2015 at 10:01 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 May 28, 2015 at 3:29 PM Thanks for your thoughtful comments.

Maurice Yvonne January 18, 2015 at 12:30 PM Those are beautiful words, an amazing declaration to the person you love. Congratulations on your win! A Fav! Mark J. Halliday February 3, 2015 at 11:27 AM Thanks. Mrs. H really liked it too.

Kayod5 Kayode January 18, 2015 at 1:00 AM Truly romantic,congrats on your great win Mark...huggs Mark J. Halliday February 3, 2015 at 11:28 AM Thanks. Mrs. H really liked it too.

Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 1:08 PM Dropping by to say many congrats on your win Mark:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Dr.Ram Mehta January 17, 2015 at 4:56 AM Nice allegorical expressions, congrats on the win, Mark

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 10:43 PM Mark, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~ Mark J. Halliday February 3, 2015 at 11:26 AM Thanks. Thanks also for letting me know it was on the home page; I hadn't noticed.

Robert Lindley June 22, 2014 at 12:57 PM Congrats on a fine win!!!! Mark J. Halliday June 24, 2014 at 10:02 AM Thanks. Mrs H liked this one, too.

Andrea Dietrich June 21, 2014 at 6:22 PM this is a very romantic one. VEry nicely done. Congrats for your win. Mark J. Halliday June 24, 2014 at 10:03 AM Thanks. Mrs H liked this one, too.

Faye Gibson June 20, 2014 at 6:18 PM Very lovely, both the verse and the sentiment. Congratulations.

Jan Allison June 20, 2014 at 3:06 PM very romantic a well deserved winner. Hugs Jan

Nette Onclaud June 20, 2014 at 2:48 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 February 3, 2015 at 11:37 AM Sorry for the belated reply. Glad you liked it so much. Mrs. H did too. Always enjoy your contests.

Arlene Smith June 20, 2014 at 1:02 PM Such a romantic heart! Congrats on a great win!.. Hugs.. Arlene.. Mark J. Halliday June 20, 2014 at 1:44 PM Romantic hearts are supposedly characteristic of Libras. Thanks for commenting.

Mohan Chutani June 20, 2014 at 12:34 PM How dedicated and committed, a true value. Congrats for the fine win, Mark. Mohan Mark J. Halliday June 20, 2014 at 1:44 PM Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Robert Lindley June 11, 2014 at 8:38 PM A really great write my friend!!!! Good luck in the contest!! BBBravo!!!! Mark J. Halliday June 12, 2014 at 2:13 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.

M. L. Kiser June 11, 2014 at 8:31 AM That was so moving. Mark J. Halliday June 11, 2014 at 5:36 PM Thank you. Mrs. H liked it too.