Spark Ignites

beams of hope tendered
mirror images refract 
combustive spark

burning ember flames 
radiant glare recycles
residual steam

intense stare refuels
bursts of energy stokes flame 
sweet puffs of smoke stream


'Eyes First Meet' contest

Stephen Parker
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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K. Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 9:35 AM
what a very unique take on the challenge, Stephen :) enjoyed reading this very intense series of senryu :) --nikko :)
Mehta Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 9:26 AM
beautiful senryu on the eyes first meet, Stephen
Horne Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 8:22 AM
beautiful words, Stephen
Sweetheart Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Luv it all Stephen but the residual steam brings back memories of my own luv..good luck in Michael's contest with this brilliant beauty and u need to put your name on poem at the top luv for competition.. and not bottom ..then put Senryu form at bottom under contest rules luv from Michael... good luck..
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March 25, 2011 at 8:42 PM
beautifully penned!
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