while torrid sparks lick heaven’s cheek
those Santa Anas sweep the peaks
and stoke the charring blaze that kills
each breathing creature ‘tween the hills
sweet Cali’s grandest homes and folk
engulfed with horror, screams and smoke
now ‘neath an arson’s scorching gun
there’s nothing left them but … to run
what weight we grant to things of price
quick-claimed by flame and heat’s device
there saves no faves from nature’s wrath
this beast burns whole what’s in its path
fire knows naught favored lands or name
midst blaze and smoke we’re all the same
and what with work we’ve come to earn
comes soot through conflagration’s burn
such fearsome heat, such searing scorch
damned hades wields this ruthless torch
though folks chance lives to slow its creep
there’s naught contained by work or weep
too much now lost this hellfire’s breath
the things and homes that meet their death
and yet, it’s through this hell on earth
we learn, once more, what LIFE … is worth.
Categories:
ignis, analogy, fire, tribute,
Form: Rhyme
The friar’s light, a deceiving light,
my nightmares deluding my mind
crossing the misty moors at night.
The friar’s light, a deceiving light.
Howling hounds affright – bite! They bite!
My eyes wide open but I’m blind!
The friar’s light, a deceiving light,
my nightmares deluding my mind.
Categories:
ignis, dog, horror, howl, light,
Form: Triolet
Bright rays now beam with hope’s sweet smile
midst lurking storm raring to reign
to cheer my soul with truth worthwhile…
Bright rays now beam with hope’s sweet smile
on vain heart’s ignus fatuus* style…
God’s light** I seek for faith’s blest gain
bright rays now beam with hope’s sweet smile
midst lurking storm raring to reign.
*a deceptive goal or hope
** John 3:21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
October 30, 2020
1st place, "Pick-A-Title, Vol 24 - Triolet" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh; judged on 11/12/2020.
Categories:
ignis, character, christian, devotion, faith,
Form: Triolet
The flashes of light shine trembling - then gone
His feet without shoes are tired and swollen
Wonderful event with new eyes, surprised
The flashes of light shine trembling - then gone
Small fairies who danced - then I realized,
the ancient prophetic dreams were stolen
The flashes of light shine trembling - then gone
His feet without shoes are tired and swollen
28.10.2020
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Pick-A-Title, Vol 2
- Triolet -
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
Honorable Mention
Categories:
ignis, mystery, nature,
Form: Triolet
Ignis Fatuus
Wafting on dreams of illusion?
hypnotized by Ignis Fatuus!
Mystic mirage blocking vision:
Shifted from proper direction?
Met thorns of poignant cactus?
Wafting on dreams of illusion?
hypnotized by Ignis Fatuus !
10/26/20
Title Chosen Ignis Fatuus
'Pick a Title Vol.24' Contest by Edward Ibeh
Categories:
ignis, dream, imagination, muse,
Form: Triolet
her elfish beauty has enchanted his blue eyes dancing in the clouds
Categories:
ignis, beauty, crush, desire, fairy,
Form: Senryu
Indigence and torch light might be beguiling to a visitor
When he aches for his anguish to deter
Chase tension and scrutiny avert
Yet enduringly rubbing shoulders with them hurts
Amounts to additional burdens and strains exerts.
Categories:
ignis, allusion,
Form: Free verse
Ignis
Formosus, Mortifer
Incendit, Comsumit, Solvit
Mundus, Maculatus
Ignis
Fire
Beautiful, Deadly
It burns, It consumes, It frees
Pure, tainted
Fire
Categories:
ignis, art, faith, life,
Form: I do not know?