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The Moment Passed

I was lost within the rhythmic dancing Pulsating flames held my gaze, Each waving tip I found entrancing As I stared into the glowing blaze. Radiant warmth filled the room Comforting as a mothers arms, The flames and I seemed to commune I was lost in thought, far from harm. There I sat, my mind elsewhere 'Twas just a fire, but held me fast No train of thought I just stared, The flames then died, the moment passed. Entry for Ambedo Poetry Contest Sponsored by Silent One. 29/10/2020

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 3/5/2021 7:45:00 AM

Especially liked “comforting as a mother’s arms.” Thank you for sharing the warmth of the fire and congratulations :)

Gary Smith
Date: 3/7/2021 6:39:00 AM

Thank you P.S. :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/8/2020 5:15:00 AM

Ahhh!! It is good that you enjoyed the fire anyway. Never really enjoyed the fires that I had to build, help cut the wood, carry it to the house in all kinds of weather, etc. The heat pump is so much easier. Sara

Gary Smith
Date: 11/8/2020 9:09:00 AM

Thank you Sara, :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/5/2020 12:28:00 PM

- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Gary :) - Well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Gary Smith
Date: 11/5/2020 1:52:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Silent One

Date: 11/5/2020 5:51:00 AM

I like your use of fire in this poem.. the flames always die Gary.. Sometimes, we need them too.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Gary Smith
Date: 11/5/2020 8:54:00 AM

Thank you Silent One. :)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/29/2020 5:35:00 PM

I remember it well, watching flames dancing, warm memories of days long gone by. Lovely poem, good luck... Belle

Gary Smith
Date: 10/30/2020 4:26:00 AM

Thank you Belle. :)