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The City Simmers - Sg

The city simmers under Rivers of slow flames Glass walls blaze in torches raised Nightfall's amber claims Blue mirage on far Drops of silver mercury Summer's melting star. 6/24/21 Seguidilla contest Sponsor: William Kekaula the syllable count was verified on howmanysyllables.com

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 7/15/2021 6:47:00 PM

I love "glass walls blaze in torches raised." At first it reminded me of the twin towers, but with the other descriptions I can picture a sweltering heat. Great job!

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 7/9/2021 9:59:00 PM

Back with congrats, knew this would place. It's lovely

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/9/2021 8:40:00 PM

Beautiful creation. Congratulations!

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/9/2021 6:32:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this reality with your awesome poetic style pervading all throughout. God bless you.

Hilo Poet

Date: 7/9/2021 4:25:00 PM

Penetrative composition, Michelle, I envy your keen perception and play of words -- well done my friend, thank you for your participation and your honorable placement, Aloha!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/3/2021 10:09:00 AM

You are certainly a poetess of note, such a smouldering creative write - what is happening to our planet - i saw on the news, not sure if it was Columbia, 49.5 degrees , we are certainly to be fried to a frazzle if this continues - your last line is another gem. Intense poetry. Hugs and blessings Michelle, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/29/2021 10:55:00 AM

Michelle~ this morning I found your name in blocked Poets. ,,what? I deleted that error. Very sorry sweet poetess. Inform me, if there are any problems Pangie. Hugs+

Jan Allison

Date: 6/27/2021 5:16:00 PM

think someone needs to put out the flames - this is hot hot hot on so many levels:-) hugs Jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/25/2021 10:02:00 PM

Hello Michelle … these images appeared on our TV screens when riots erupted in US cities. Your verse Michelle puts this in a fine poetic way - thank you Michelle - Lindsay