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

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 7/27/2019 3:12:00 PM
I love that last line...for I am becoming an old coal soul.
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/28/2019 3:29:00 PM
Thanks Jeanne. So glad you see beyond.
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
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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.
Date: 7/27/2019 3:20:00 AM
Well entertaining piece...Enjoyed
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Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 7/28/2019 3:31:00 PM
Thanks Arturo.
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