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Passion Burning By Firelight

Passion burning by firelight


A mystic instigation, of skin against skin
In breathless anticipation,  for loving to begin
Outside is the darkness, of a cold winters night
Inside there's a passion, burning by firelight


An excerpt taken from my poem 
Between the whispers and the sighs
posted 06,04,2019

For Greg Barden's  
Rithimus Divisa 4 Contest

August 06,2020

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Susan Ashley Date: 9/26/2020 7:52:00 PM John, your artistic pen strikes again! A brilliant and passionate excerpt for Greg's contest. I love the sensual anticipation of the first two lines and the vivid contrasting imagery of your last two lines, which really fuels the romantic fire. A cozy hot write! Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 9/27/2020 10:01:00 AM Thanks Susan I'm glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate your thoughtful comments always!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/30/2020 2:05:00 PM I just love how romantic this is, John. Big congrats to you! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/31/2020 3:26:00 PM Thanks Andrea

Sigrid Ermine Date: 8/29/2020 4:13:00 PM Assonance brilliance. Yes, reader is already in the scene you created in these four lines. Deserved Win, John - as all they are on this list. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/29/2020 8:10:00 PM Thanks Sigrid

Greg Gaul Date: 8/28/2020 6:15:00 PM Terrific phrasing and imagery in these lovely rhyming couplets John. Congratulations on your fine placement. Well deserved. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/28/2020 7:35:00 PM Thanks Greg, glad you came by with your kind words!

Jenna Logan Date: 8/28/2020 5:59:00 PM You've set the stage for a perfect night of romance. Congratulations on your poem being honored, John. I'm glad to see yours on the list. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/28/2020 7:35:00 PM Thanks Jenna it was a nice surprise for sure, I don't enter many contests so I'm happy with a win once in a while!

John Hamilton Date: 8/28/2020 5:10:00 PM Thanks Greg for placing me in this contest it's an honor! Login to Reply

Janice Canerdy Date: 8/14/2020 12:51:00 PM Sweet and sexy, John. Janice Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/14/2020 4:52:00 PM Thanks Janice

Silent One Date: 8/8/2020 2:38:00 PM That's very passionate and sensual... Nice choice of four lines.. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2020 4:39:00 PM Thanks SO nice of you to pass by!

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/8/2020 11:35:00 AM At night, ignite passion by the firelight. Indeed, such a magical moment. Your thoughts are beautiful, romantic and breathtaking. :) Brandy Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2020 4:39:00 PM Thanks Brandy glad you enjoyed

Heidi Sands Date: 8/7/2020 3:30:00 PM Love it John! Perfect :) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/8/2020 10:48:00 AM Thanks Heidi nice to "see" you pass by today!

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/7/2020 6:24:00 AM How beautifully charming and romantic, John..loved the tone of your write! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/7/2020 8:39:00 AM Thanks Vijay, glad you came by today, you know I value your support!

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/7/2020 5:00:00 AM Passionate and romantic, John:) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/7/2020 8:38:00 AM Thanks Jo glad you came by today and left your comment, I do appreciate it!

Carole Duet Date: 8/7/2020 1:07:00 AM I love it! So filled with love and the promise of sweet ecstasy and I just love the poem from which this excerpt was taken too. What a beauty it is as well. Faved of course! :D Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/7/2020 8:37:00 AM Thanks Carol glad you enjoyed it enough to fave it I do appreciate your support!

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/6/2020 2:37:00 PM You write of passion so well, John. I enjoyed the contrast of the heated passion versus the cold winter night outside. Wishing you success in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 8/7/2020 8:37:00 AM Thanks Carolyn I'm glad you liked it, your comments are appreciated.