Earl Schumacker Poet Quatrain

Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

Where Frozen Embers Still Burn

Canyons scorched over time by an overburdened sun lust
A desolate lost soul still wonders blindly back
On that past, the darkened prairie grass, and covered dust
Where rain fell, love began, then turned icy black

Confused, buried through time, recalling if you ever were mine
Glimmers of gold discovered there that memories retain
Scattered rocks, sharper than my mind, thoughts refined
Landscape with solid features remains untainted in refrain  

Our love was silent born on golden morning’s mist
Only a sad sun remembers everything that lasts
Silence in the quiet open air recounts every little kiss 
Forgetting nothing in the embers of our souls that passed

Cold winters ice etched us beyond simple lust
 Memory retains those golden laws of life divine
Still keep their secrets silent born in trust 
Covers that distant morning when you were mine


Entered Rhonda Johnson-Saunder's Poetry Contest on 12/23/14 "Your Best Romantic Poem of 2014"  Original Post 8/18/14

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Kayod5 Kayode January 18, 2015 at 12:57 AM Truly romantic,congrats on the win my Earl...huggs Earl Schumacker January 18, 2015 at 10:01 AM Hi Kayod5, Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed my creation. I appreciate your kind words. Have a great day. Earl

Maurice Yvonne January 17, 2015 at 6:26 PM Earl I am not at all surprised this poem did well. I really, really, really like it. There are images and lines in here that are brilliant. You are a great poet!!!! Earl Schumacker January 17, 2015 at 7:32 PM Hi Maurice, Thank you so much. Have a great week end. Earl

Maurice Yvonne January 17, 2015 at 2:45 PM This is excellent Earl, Congratulations on your win. Earl Schumacker January 17, 2015 at 2:55 PM Hi Maurice, Thank you. I'm surprised this made it in. It is not really fashioned for the fast paced world but I like it. I'm glad you enjoyed it too. Have a great week end. Earl

Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 1:01 PM dropping back with my congrats Earl:-) hugs Jan xx Earl Schumacker January 17, 2015 at 2:50 PM Hi Jan! Thank you so much. I hope you are having a wonderful week end. Earl

Dr.Ram Mehta January 17, 2015 at 4:44 AM Congrats again for the win, Earl Earl Schumacker January 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM Hi Dr. Mehta. Thank you so much. I read your winning poem. It was very interesting. Congratulations to you too. Earl

Dr.Ram Mehta August 29, 2014 at 5:38 AM Congrats on a fine win in the contest, Earl Earl Schumacker August 29, 2014 at 9:26 AM Good morning Dr. Mehta, Thank you and congratulations to you too on your fine win. Have a great day. Earl

Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2014 at 3:50 PM Dear Earl, I love the way you weave in so many images of nature -- the winter ice, sad sun, and especially the "Canyons scorched over time." A beautiful writing style and a memorable tale of lost love. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn Earl Schumacker August 28, 2014 at 4:45 PM Hi Carolyn, Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations to you too on your win. You have a solid poem with sound merit. Take care. Earl

Faye Gibson August 28, 2014 at 3:27 PM Favorite line...Only a sad sun remembers everything that lasts. Congrats on your win. Earl Schumacker August 28, 2014 at 4:47 PM Hi Faye, Thank you for your kind words. Congratulations to you too for your great poem and great win. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison August 18, 2014 at 11:56 AM Wonderful imagery:-) Good luck in the contest. Hugs jan xxx Earl Schumacker August 18, 2014 at 4:35 PM Hi Jan! Thank you so much. I read your contest entry. It has merit. It is very sweet and romantic. Good luck to you too. I wish you well. Have a great day. Take care. Earl