John Hamilton Poet Free verse

The Warmth of Your Afterglow Lingers

Even when we are apart, I feel you, deep inside of me

                                      Your love is a raging fire, so strong

                               it leaves an afterglow even when you're gone.

                   The warmth of your afterglow lingers, heating me to the core

                    Your essence penetrates me, fills me up through the pores

                   Even when I'm cold outside, I'm warm inside, because of you

                My heart beats in time, counting the days, when we'll be together
                                                          but,
                     No matter how much time passes my love won't grow cold

                        because our love is a fire, my heart burns with desire,

                        ignited by the embers that linger, from your afterglow.


John Derek Hamilton   November 30, 2015

For romantic poem contest
sponsored by Skat
Honorable mention

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John Fleming September 4, 2020 at 11:16 PM You do write some lovely stuff, John...love that word -- afterglow! I have enjoyed my little trawl round your poetry this early morn...will be back sometime in the not too distant future. My very warmest regards, John! :) john John Hamilton September 5, 2020 at 6:23 AM Yes afterglow is one of my fave word, I'm glad you enjoyed this oldie as well, gives me reason to look back as well, I rarely re-read my older stuff, thanks again John

Sandra Haight December 7, 2015 at 2:01 PM Such wonderful words or romantic love, John. Congratulations on your win. Sandra John Hamilton December 7, 2015 at 3:08 PM Thanks Sandra, for your kind words.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 6, 2015 at 11:26 PM Great romantic write John.. congrats on big win.. trust that afterglow lasts forever!! John Hamilton December 6, 2015 at 11:53 PM Thanks Dr. Upma always appreciate your feedback.

Skat A December 6, 2015 at 5:19 PM John <3 Congratulations on your wonderful ROMANTIC win. Thank you for supporting my contest. Stop by my romantic blog "No Barriers." Help celebrate each and every win by dropping by with a nice and sweet congratulations. You never know, you might want to pick out a few titles to read and enjoy. Pass the encouragement, every smile counts. Forever & Ever **SKAT**

Skat A December 6, 2015 at 5:19 PM John, a lovely write... SKAT John Hamilton December 6, 2015 at 11:52 PM Thanks SKAT for sponsoring and your kind consideration.