Old Coals

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Fire, Pit, Flame, Burning Wood, Flames

The summer grill has old coals that are gray with little life to get the food well done. But when they’re stoked with ashes knocked away an orange glow of warmth is left in some enough to give completion still to one, old coals that burn with passion like the sun. The few coals worked to make a sizzling flame as charcoal flavor tickled at the nose. Soon with a single hot dog one man came and to this proud occasion old coals rose. The hot dog was well done or so it goes for old coals have a value someone knows. 7/26/19 Final Call Of NAs Your Most Meaningful One' Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/27/2019 3:12:00 PM

I love that last line...for I am becoming an old coal soul.

Janis Thompson
Date: 7/28/2019 3:29:00 PM

Thanks Jeanne. So glad you see beyond.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/27/2019 2:32:00 PM

Janis, I enjoyed your delightful piece on a summer evening cookout. You should never give up on the old coals, they will always get the job done and they sizzle just at the right time. All the best to you. John

Janis Thompson
Date: 7/28/2019 3:30:00 PM

The old coals are always reliable. They keep the memory of the flame./ Thanks for your lovely comments John. Blessings.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/27/2019 3:20:00 AM

Well entertaining piece...Enjoyed

Janis Thompson
Date: 7/28/2019 3:31:00 PM

Thanks Arturo.