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The Fire Rages On

` Tempest flares of embers burning Hell hath come this nearing town Every vision fuels the turning Fearful now of going down In the glow, this caustic flaring Reigns collapse as days prolong Endlessly the souls uncaring Reaching for the sainted wrong All alone, midst throngs of people Gathered ‘fore this destined mass East of here, the fractured steeple Soon to be of those who pass O’re the flames of truth appalling None shall hear their mournful calling 9/3/19 Written for: Pick A Title, Vol 8 - Acrostic - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

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John Hamilton

Date: 9/4/2019 6:35:00 PM

What!!! no butterflies or daffodils, well...it's still pretty amazing when you reach for the dark side!!

Chris Green
Date: 9/5/2019 6:56:00 AM

They got burned up in the fire. : ) Thanks John, just stepping out for a bit.

Ann Foster

Date: 9/4/2019 11:16:00 AM

So very sad, so very lovely. Excellent...Cheering quietly...Ann

Chris Green
Date: 9/4/2019 11:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Ann. I appreciate your kindness.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/4/2019 8:26:00 AM

A wonderful write! So different from your romantic ponderings! I love this!

Chris Green
Date: 9/4/2019 8:47:00 AM

Thanks Kim. Yeah, I reached into the dark side of my heart. : )

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 9/4/2019 1:29:00 AM

This is amazing Chris. I was contemplating having a go at this acrostic myself. I agree with Paul and Sandy, a winning write I feel.

Chris Green
Date: 9/4/2019 7:03:00 AM

Thank you again Elizabeth. I am thrilled you came by to read this one and enjoyed it so much.

Paul Callus

Date: 9/3/2019 4:52:00 PM

An excellent Acrostic, Chris, both in content and technical ability. Sounds like a winner to me. Regards // paul

Chris Green
Date: 9/3/2019 5:06:00 PM

Thanks so much Paul. I appreciate your time and you leaving such a nice comment

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/3/2019 3:36:00 PM

Wow now this one has winner written all over it. I love when acrostics read like free verse or verse. It makes them so much more superb in my opinion :) well penned my friend ... hugs

Chris Green
Date: 9/3/2019 3:52:00 PM

Thanks Sandy. Your comments always bring a huge smile to my face. I am happy you liked this one so much. And see...no butterflies or daffodils. : )