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The Firepits

In the suburbs
The firepits
Are lite to burn
Whatever it it is-
To burned stinks


With the thick scent
The air is thick 
Making it hard to breathe
Firepits do not belong 
In the suburbs

Copyright © Darlene De Beaulieu | Year Posted 2020

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V. Deepa Date: 11/1/2020 11:55:00 AM Oops, too much smoke causes air pollution:-( And the bad stench sometimes are in breathable and corrupts our health. You always choose sensible & sensitive topics dear Darlene mam.:-)Much love.:-) Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/2/2020 6:17:00 AM Hello Deepa, yes the smoke does stink . the odor is strong. That scent last in the air for a long time. Thank you Deepa. Much love Darlene.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 10/11/2020 11:02:00 AM Great to have if you have a holiday home in the country and you build one outside for cooking and warmth, but I agree with you, not in the suburbs, too much smoke. Lovely write. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/11/2020 12:02:00 PM hello Jennifer, Jennifer today i smell the smoke from the firepits. the windows are closed. Right it belonfs in the country. Hugs Darlene. Blessings. Darlene

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/9/2020 1:59:00 PM I smelled that thick smoke as I walked yesterday. You said this well. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/10/2020 10:32:00 AM Hello Kim, I am glad that you agree with me. yes it does stink. I do not like them. Thank you. I hope all is well with you. Enjoy your day my friend. hugs.

Panagiota Romios Date: 10/7/2020 5:34:00 PM None in CA with all the fires going on. Sorry it smells. We are under poor air quality warnings. A good poem about your reality. )) Hugs, Pangie xx Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/8/2020 5:56:00 AM Hello Panagiota, you are lucky not to have the firepits. It smells horrible. Yet you have an idea how it smells with the fires going on in Calif. How I wish you would have a good downpour of rain. Hugs Darlene xxxx-ooo.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/6/2020 11:38:00 AM - Yes it makes it hard to breathe, Darlene ... glad we do not have it in Norway :) - Most use electricity :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/6/2020 12:57:00 PM Hello Sunshine Smile, This odor gets into the house with the windows closed. A horrible ordor. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs Darlene.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/5/2020 9:21:00 PM No firepits in Malta. Rarely you find a fireplace with chimney. I prefer gas heaters. Take care. ~~ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/6/2020 6:19:00 AM Hello Victor, I also prefer gas heaters. Take care my friend.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/5/2020 7:11:00 PM Make sure all your windows are closed Darlene, the smell of smoke lingers for days. Hope you're well. Tom Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/6/2020 6:22:00 AM Hello Tom, oh tom, the horrible scent comes through also when the window is closed. It is a no win situation.Enjoy yur day my friend.

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/5/2020 5:54:00 PM You are right. They belong way, way out there! ~ Smokey the Bear Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/6/2020 6:24:00 AM Hello Gershon Wolf, Yes they do it stinks up the air and last for hours. It is a horrible smell. Enjoy your day my friend.