Warm, Warmer, Hot

Warm, warmer, hot 

Ink, a wandering hue, 
drips like melted wax
on a silver candlestick

turns bright orange to,
lava, unstoppable, burning
the page.

Kathryn Collins
February 26, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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March 6, 2014 at 11:32 AM
I'm looking for inspiration too... Thats why I I've been reading a lot yours (but that's not the only reason... Terry
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March 4, 2014 at 4:29 PM
Dear Kathy, Your words burn more than the page... Love, Terry
Collins Avatar
March 6, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Thanks Terry. I need some inspiration from the plaguemaster.
Horne Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:36 AM
just loved this clever write
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March 4, 2014 at 9:56 AM
Thank you Jack. Trying to revitalize the unfinished. love, Kathy
Ligon Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 7:56 PM
Incredible! I love the imagery!
Collins Avatar
March 2, 2014 at 10:14 AM
Thanks JUliet.
Dietrich Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 8:03 PM
Love it, and this week you are on FIRE
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February 28, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Oh Andrea; you bring me joy. thank you. love, Kathy
Watson Avatar
February 27, 2014 at 11:37 AM
I prefer invisible ink , I can draw too . Fancy a tattoo , lol Loved it Kathy Love Daz
Collins Avatar
February 28, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Daz - Depends on where. lvoe you, Kathy
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