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Playing With Words Under Fire

Playing with words under fire While playing with words under fire Sometimes it seems you get burned Choosing the verbs to inspire Tossing out nouns that you learned Flames filled with passion start glowing Careful that you don’t offend Found in the verses you’re showing What is the message you send Feeling the heat of the season Striking a match in the cold Make sure you pick the right reason So they will know what is told Embers of orange and yellow Sit in a pile in your line Harsh often turns out quite mellow Everything seems to be fine Ink from your pen quickly searing Dripping like wax from a wick There will be some who are cheering Any old topic you pick But there are times you have written Thoughts of your every desire Hurting the one you are smitten While playing with words under fire 10/03/18 For the Playing With Words Under Fire Poetry Contest Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/8/2018 8:11:00 AM

This is an excellent rhyme, Chris:) congratulations on your win:)

Chris Green
Date: 10/8/2018 9:38:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo. I am happy you liked it.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/6/2018 1:33:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Chris. Well penned.

Chris Green
Date: 10/8/2018 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, I appreciate your kindness

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/5/2018 3:56:00 PM

I loved how you incorporate how words can hurt at times, the very one you love. Superb entry Chris! Congratulations on your win! : )

Chris Green
Date: 10/5/2018 4:07:00 PM

Thank you so very much Connie. You always leave the nicest comments for me

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/5/2018 2:12:00 PM

I do not usually fall in love with rhyming poems but in this case, I fell head-over-ink-pen in love with this one! Congratulations, Chris!

Chris Green
Date: 10/5/2018 2:17:00 PM

Thanks you so much Caren. It was a honor to enter your contest and a grand surprise to have placed so high in the competition. Thank you again so much.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 10/5/2018 7:58:00 AM

Back with congratulations! xomo <3

Chris Green
Date: 10/5/2018 12:10:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/4/2018 3:27:00 PM

Hi Chris, This is a great entry for the contest theme. Your use of words is always good whether it's for a contest or just because. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2018 3:32:00 PM

Hi Alexis. Thanks so much. I saw the contest title and thought it sounded like fun so I wrote this. I am happy you liked it so much.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/4/2018 2:01:00 PM

- Play with words ... yes, we must often be careful - A little flame can be a big disaster fire - A lovely poem Chris - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Chris Green
Date: 10/4/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise for your kind thoughts