Rakes and Flames

As the dawn expells its authoritive cast; they awake, but are abandoned. They
turn--but their friend the sun ignores  and they understand.   They commune
their relationship and part with their memories;   and sigh.

They say their good-byes in a tone of fullfilment, but aface their anxieties
toward the skies for hope; but are denied. A clouded sky brings a chill in the 
air and a rustling of rakes and flames. 

Old as hell, written in HS for publication, circa 1971 by me. When I was young in the 60's in Ohio, we burned leaves in our backyard; sometimes our household trash too. You had to be me to be there GV. Count me in as last place. Take care.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 11:25 PM
well, it's NOT last place. I enjoyed this one and your note that went with it. congrats.
Kayode Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Congrats on the win Dave...huggs
Allison Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 11:01 AM
Love your taken on the theme - many congrats:-) Hugs jan xx
A   Avatar
December 28, 2014 at 10:16 AM
Nive win Sir. thank you...PD
Mehta Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 4:59 AM
Well penned write and congratulations on the fine win, dave
Andresen Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 4:06 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest sponsored by Giorgio A.V. - A wonderful win poem from you Dave ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
A  Avatar
March 20, 2014 at 1:01 AM
Dave, Congrats, awesome win! ~SKAT~
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March 19, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Hi Dave, Impressive like the themes. Congratulations on your win. :) Love ~LINDA
Walker  Avatar
March 19, 2014 at 3:34 PM
Dave, always think negative for a more positive outcome... Good philosophy, when it works... Congratulations on a well penned win. Verlena :)s!
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