Donna Jones Poet Free verse

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 October 26, 2013 at 12:33 PM I can definitely relate to this. Bravo awesome piece Donna.

Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 11, 2013 at 10:38 AM This is absolutely beautiful. I wish you well in the contest. Thanks for visiting my work the other day. AO

John Loving Iii July 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM The worry for one person is so over whelming

Anne-Lise Andresen July 9, 2013 at 6:48 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 July 9, 2013 at 6:11 AM glad you are OK Donna...nice write....best wishes

Julie Heckman July 8, 2013 at 10:36 AM wow...riveting glad your alright

Nette Onclaud July 8, 2013 at 10:30 AM passing by to say thanks for your warm visit.... anything new?.. :) huggs, donns!

Roger Hadden July 8, 2013 at 9:06 AM Thank you for the nice review of my writing. I love your poe. Roger Hadden.

Bl Devnath July 7, 2013 at 8:31 AM Wonderful poem from practical experience is penned nicely. Loved always, bl Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:19 AM Thanks bl..very kind...

Connie Gildersleeve July 7, 2013 at 7:27 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 July 8, 2013 at 7:22 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 July 7, 2013 at 6:23 AM Well crafted Donna.I truly loved this one.Yes I do. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:23 AM Mustapha thank you very much.....

Nette Onclaud July 5, 2013 at 8:28 AM any new piece.. raring to read more of you, donns.. ) huggs! Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:24 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 July 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM Amen....MD. Glad your sis is Ok....Being a firefighter is no easy task..... Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:25 AM Hey sweetie....thanks......and that's for sure...she's great

David William Breidenthal July 4, 2013 at 5:05 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! David William Breidenthal July 7, 2013 at 3:43 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 July 7, 2013 at 6:48 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..

David William Breidenthal July 4, 2013 at 5:05 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 July 3, 2013 at 11:06 AM may you day be bright, donns... any new write soon?.. :) huggs Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:27 AM Yours too nette....God bless..and smiles!

Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2013 at 5:44 AM Excellent metophor. I am glad your sister is ok. I hope you awoke this morning fully refreshed. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:28 AM Thanks Richard......appreciate it....

Demetrios Trifiatis July 3, 2013 at 5:24 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 July 8, 2013 at 7:30 AM That means a lot Demetrios...thank you

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2013 at 11:55 PM wow, a very original type entry for this contest based on real life experience.Well done. Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:31 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 July 2, 2013 at 10:10 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 July 8, 2013 at 7:31 AM Thanks so much Robert

Karen Anglesey July 2, 2013 at 5:52 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 July 8, 2013 at 7:32 AM Very kind Karen...thank you

Jack Jordan July 2, 2013 at 12:40 PM Your worry is palpable in this piece. I'm glad your sister is okay... Jack Donna Jones July 8, 2013 at 7:33 AM Thank you so much Jack...

Donna Jones July 2, 2013 at 7:22 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 July 2, 2013 at 4:53 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 July 2, 2013 at 7:01 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 July 1, 2013 at 5:11 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 July 2, 2013 at 7:07 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...

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