Paige Hind Poet Tail-rhyme

The Fireplace As It Splays

the fireplace as it splays
like flu stitched under bone tenderly
embers touch more apart, then staid
one movement now, leaving

flicker so brief on shadowy lines
our last goodbyes
the fireplace as it splays
embers touch more apart, then staid

the will of multiple burns gait
its warmth holds our eyes together

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sara Etgen-Baker January 19, 2026 at 10:38 PM most creative! well done

Kim Rodrigues January 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM Just so interesting!

Paula Goldsmith January 15, 2026 at 9:07 AM What a creative write you have here. I enjoyed reading. Have a wonderful day writing away.................

Sotto Poet January 15, 2026 at 7:57 AM This transcends our planet. Chimney splays give a home a more exotic feel.

Nette Onclaud January 15, 2026 at 5:56 AM ohh but you sizzle just fine, paige...enjoyed!

Andrea Dietrich January 14, 2026 at 10:25 AM Very nice, Paige. But check her rules on syllables per line. If this is for the contest . Andrea Dietrich January 15, 2026 at 3:51 PM Good on you! Paige Hind January 14, 2026 at 2:06 PM Hey! It's not for her contest. My muse was coming up with this at about the same time as her post, I went with it,,,,inspired, I guess. :) <3

Karen Jones January 14, 2026 at 4:04 AM How creative! “Flu stitched under bone” what a unique phrase! You think outside the box! I like that! Best wishes if for contest!

I Am Anaya January 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM A flaming seduction, the word bone is raw & enigmatic yet sensual. "its warmth holds our eyes together" very nice! Me thinks the tail end could be "but it splays" & rhyme it with 2 more tail ends. TC!

Suzette Richards January 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM See my notes at my Tail-rhyme, Paige.

Ghairo Daniels January 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM This is other worldly. Fireplace splays > exotic image. Combining flu with tenderly ! Yes, viruses love us too forces humans to go under bone. So next is to go into bone marrow = golden key. “will of multiple burns gait > you really stretched my mind here, Paige. First class last line. Sending Great Love.