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Wayra Lantern

Amber flame glows blue
through cracked glass. I am unearthed
In nightfall’s arc of Venus,
roots to vines. Words rub skin
till paper-thin, I burn like wood.


Written 5/21/20 for Nette Onclaud’s 
Weaving a Wayra Contest

Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2020

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Regina Mcintosh Date: 5/25/2020 12:58:00 AM Lovely poem and congrats to you. Blessings and love in Christ, Gina Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/25/2020 10:02:00 PM Thank you, Gina! You're very kind!! xx Rhonda

Paul Callus Date: 5/24/2020 3:39:00 AM Beautiful and expressive, Rhonda. Descriptive up to a point where it become metaphorical. ~ Congratulations on your podium finish. ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/25/2020 10:02:00 PM Thank you, Paul! xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/23/2020 5:50:00 PM Loved it as soon as I read "amber flame glows blue"...beautiful portrayal of flames! Also, metaphors of sacrifice and courage. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :) Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:21:00 AM Thank you, Aditi! xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 5/23/2020 1:35:00 PM Well thought and scribed; well done! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:20:00 AM Thank you, Rico! xx

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/23/2020 12:48:00 PM This is very deep Rhonda. I see why it is a top winner! Congratulations my friend. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:15:00 AM Thank you, Connie! It seems a lot of my writing has been dark lately. Maybe from being cooped up too long :( xx Rhonda

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/23/2020 4:24:00 AM this remarkable piece caught my attention all the way, rhonda...languid indeed!...sweet congrats on your fine slot in my contest...huggs Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:09:00 AM Thank you, Nette, for the inspiration and the placement! :)xx Rhonda

Caren Krutsinger Date: 5/22/2020 9:36:00 PM Such gorgeous imagery here; wow! Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/24/2020 12:08:00 AM Thank you, Caren! You are so kind and encouraging to everyone. I'm grateful for your visits! xx

Arturo Michael Date: 5/21/2020 12:40:00 PM Then your ashes released to the universe...Nice imagery here Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 5/21/2020 11:06:00 PM Thank you, Arturo!