Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

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 March 5, 2021 at 7:45 AM Especially liked “comforting as a mother’s arms.” Thank you for sharing the warmth of the fire and congratulations :) Gary Smith March 7, 2021 at 6:39 AM Thank you P.S. :)

Sara Kendrick November 8, 2020 at 5:15 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 November 8, 2020 at 9:09 AM Thank you Sara, :)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 5, 2020 at 12:28 PM - Congratulations on your great winning poem, Gary :) - Well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith November 5, 2020 at 1:52 PM Thank you Anne-Lise. :)

Silent One November 5, 2020 at 5:51 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 November 5, 2020 at 8:54 AM Thank you Silent One. :)

Beryl Edmonds October 29, 2020 at 5:35 PM I remember it well, watching flames dancing, warm memories of days long gone by. Lovely poem, good luck... Belle Gary Smith October 30, 2020 at 4:26 AM Thank you Belle. :)