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Sleepless Nights

These long sleepless nights Waiting to hear That hot red dragon so near No way to know While you fight its fury I lay here and worry It devours acres by thousands Leaving black charcoal embers And vacant faces with no place to go The dragon said so Evacuated The last word we spoke Your home now filled with smoke While you fight the dragon - is there hope? These long sleepless nights Waiting to hear That hot red dragon so near Today brought the call I've waited days to hear You're ok and gone is my fear Thank God for His blessings.... ©Donna Jones *for my sister, a voluntary firefighter in CO...

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Shawn Munoz

Date: 10/26/2013 12:33:00 PM

I can definitely relate to this. Bravo awesome piece Donna.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 7/11/2013 10:38:00 AM

This is absolutely beautiful. I wish you well in the contest. Thanks for visiting my work the other day. AO

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/9/2013 9:17:00 PM

The worry for one person is so over whelming

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/9/2013 6:48:00 AM

- A very well written poem Donna, thoughts swirling in the head when sleep will not come. - Take care of yourself. - Good luck in the contest! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 7/9/2013 6:11:00 AM

glad you are OK Donna...nice write....best wishes

Julie Heckman

Date: 7/8/2013 10:36:00 AM

wow...riveting glad your alright

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/8/2013 10:30:00 AM

passing by to say thanks for your warm visit.... anything new?.. :) huggs, donns!

Roger Hadden

Date: 7/8/2013 9:06:00 AM

Thank you for the nice review of my writing. I love your poe. Roger Hadden.

Bl Devnath

Date: 7/7/2013 8:31:00 AM

Wonderful poem from practical experience is penned nicely. Loved always, bl

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:19:00 AM

Thanks bl..very kind...

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 7/7/2013 7:27:00 AM

I'm happy to hear your sister is okay. I've been watching the fire on TV. Scary! The metaphor certainly describes the situation in CO. Warm Smile, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:22:00 AM

Thank you Connie...yes all fires are bad...the one close to my sister was last year I think or a few months ago..forgive me I'm old...but it was a horrible time..thank you for your concern, much appreciated

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 7/7/2013 6:23:00 AM

Well crafted Donna.I truly loved this one.Yes I do.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:23:00 AM

Mustapha thank you very much.....

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/5/2013 8:28:00 AM

any new piece.. raring to read more of you, donns.. ) huggs!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:24:00 AM

Hey nette. Yeah...I'm working on a couple...just missed the tree contest...didn't get it posted in time so I guess I'll save it...have had a lot of family in over the holiday....missed you guys...thanks...

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/5/2013 8:23:00 AM

Amen....MD. Glad your sis is Ok....Being a firefighter is no easy task.....

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:25:00 AM

Hey sweetie....thanks......and that's for sure...she's great

J.W. Earnings

Date: 7/4/2013 5:05:00 AM

I wrote a poem with the same name as this! Wow, coincidence, no? Haha, I love the whole poem in general. Thanks so much, fan and friend of mine. I love your works and your personality shines like diamonds in a hidden cave. I'll rate this a 6 out of 7. Excellent work, Donna!

J.W. Earnings
Date: 7/7/2013 3:43:00 PM

You're very much welcome, Donna! x) Aww, hope your sister and you are in good hands ; God bless you both and prayers be to both. :D OOOH NO! Fire, oh oh not good. Hope it didn't destroy much. Thank God it didn't get her though! xD ~ J.W.E.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/7/2013 6:48:00 AM

Thank you so much David.I've been so late in responding because my sister has actually been at my house visiting over the fourth holiday and just left this morning ..I'm going to print these wonderful comments and send to her...thanks to everyone...PS they had a fire in her district while she was here..but a small one..they missed her..

J.W. Earnings

Date: 7/4/2013 5:05:00 AM

xD Discovering Gratification (the poem) helped me pass Science this year for the High School course (Integrated Sci. 2 - I didn't pass advanced bio last yr, which was unfortunate 'cause i love science so much). Thank the Lord your sister is safe and sound from the flames spewing out of the dragon's mouth. Your sister defeated the dragon!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/3/2013 11:06:00 AM

may you day be bright, donns... any new write soon?.. :) huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:27:00 AM

Yours too nette....God bless..and smiles!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/3/2013 5:44:00 AM

Excellent metophor. I am glad your sister is ok. I hope you awoke this morning fully refreshed.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:28:00 AM

Thanks Richard......appreciate it....

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 7/3/2013 5:24:00 AM

A wonderful and worthy monument for the firefighters everywhere that sacrifice their lives for the rest of us! Congratulations! 7! Good luck!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:30:00 AM

That means a lot Demetrios...thank you

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2013 11:55:00 PM

wow, a very original type entry for this contest based on real life experience.Well done.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:31:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.....I withdrew it from the contest out of respect though...I didn't know about the tradegy when I posted it...

Robert Pettit

Date: 7/2/2013 10:10:00 PM

Forest fires can be devastating as Smokey the Bear has told us over the years. Worrying can cause anyone to lose sleep. Good write.

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:31:00 AM

Thanks so much Robert

Karen Anglesey

Date: 7/2/2013 5:52:00 PM

Donna, A fine tribute as this poem speaks so well of the fiery truth these brave souls face battling to save lives and property by risking their own. Gripping visuals :)

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:32:00 AM

Very kind Karen...thank you

Jack Jordan

Date: 7/2/2013 12:40:00 PM

Your worry is palpable in this piece. I'm glad your sister is okay... Jack

Donna Jones
Date: 7/8/2013 7:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Jack...

Donna Jones

Date: 7/2/2013 7:22:00 AM

Hey everyone who has commented so kindly on this poem...thank you...as I wrote about actual sleepless ..nights for the contest of actual events a few months ago....still I can not after learning of the tragic events in AZ use its content in a contest....so God bless all firefighters and their families...and comfort to the ones in need....

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/2/2013 4:53:00 AM

Stirring work with great creative tension within lines.. i like how this ended on a positive note... you sister is a wonder... :) huggs!

Donna Jones
Date: 7/2/2013 7:01:00 AM

Hi nette. Yes she is...an eighth grade school teacher..and..volunteer firefighter and good friend among many other things..thank you

Richard D Seal

Date: 7/1/2013 5:11:00 PM

Very apt verse Donna, with the news all those firefighters have lost their lives today. Much respect for them and all those tat lay their lives on the line for us. Take care, Richard

Donna Jones
Date: 7/2/2013 7:07:00 AM

Hey Richard...thank you for the kind remarks....I posted this for the contest long before I found out about the tradegy...maybe even before it happened, I don't know..now I feel so bad...I wrote this about a true event that happened to me and my sister a few months ago....I pray for comfort for the families of the ones lost...