Sara Kendrick Poet Sonnet

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While reading Edna St. Vincent Millay, a memory from childhood was sparked..Sara

Newly Laid Fire

The newly cut green oak sputtered and smoked
Until mother took paper torn crumpled
Added a few pine cones, kerosene, poked
The kinderling_off took the flame_bedazzled

Warmth spread in icy room but not far
Cold, icy wind entered through weatherboard's
Cracks, windows that rattled, spaces in floor.
At night, wind had played many seventh chords

Her strength to face and handle the day well 
In spite of surroundings, circumstances
Deep within was spring that did compel
Her like the energizer bunny bounces

Lighting the morn's fire a lesson in strength
Endurance in circumstances wavelength

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Cindy Lu March 5, 2012 at 9:19 AM always such unique imagery sara, enjoyed much this morning, Cindy

Esson Alumbugu March 5, 2012 at 7:17 AM This piece reminds me of the many sacrifices of motherhood. Somehow they make life bearable for all. Thanks for reading my poem Sara. Love~ESSON

Doris Culverhouse March 4, 2012 at 9:24 PM enjoyed reading today....

Deck Fitzgerald March 4, 2012 at 4:25 PM Used to love the open fire Sara and toying with the idea of putting 1 back in the lounge , next winter fresh toasted crumpets and warm glows , Hugs and best wishes , Declan xxx

Debbie Guzzi March 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM Very Very nice sonnet! [The ability to post a picture was always there it was jut that like with so many of the things on that post a poem page most of us don't know how to use it, the directions are in my blog Sara if you want to post a pic] Light & Love