John Hamilton Poet Rhyme

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 September 26, 2020 at 7:52 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 John Hamilton September 27, 2020 at 10:01 AM Thanks Susan I'm glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate your thoughtful comments always!

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2020 at 2:05 PM I just love how romantic this is, John. Big congrats to you! John Hamilton August 31, 2020 at 3:26 PM Thanks Andrea

Sigrid Ermine August 29, 2020 at 4:13 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. John Hamilton August 29, 2020 at 8:10 PM Thanks Sigrid

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

Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 5:59 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. John Hamilton August 28, 2020 at 7:35 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 August 28, 2020 at 5:10 PM Thanks Greg for placing me in this contest it's an honor!

Janice Canerdy August 14, 2020 at 12:51 PM Sweet and sexy, John. Janice John Hamilton August 14, 2020 at 4:52 PM Thanks Janice

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

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

Heidi Sands August 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM Love it John! Perfect :) John Hamilton August 8, 2020 at 10:48 AM Thanks Heidi nice to "see" you pass by today!

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

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

Carole Duet August 7, 2020 at 1:07 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 John Hamilton August 7, 2020 at 8:37 AM Thanks Carol glad you enjoyed it enough to fave it I do appreciate your support!

Carolyn Devonshire August 6, 2020 at 2:37 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 John Hamilton August 7, 2020 at 8:37 AM Thanks Carolyn I'm glad you liked it, your comments are appreciated.