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Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Rated "G" by the Author.

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The Mystique of a Log Five by John Herlihy silence in the air dry logs in the dark a spark a whisper a flame a burning a fire sparks a blaze a conflagration the darkness illuminated the embers glowing in dying the ash blown in wind - - - - - Copyright © John Herlihy Sunday 12 October 2025

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Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on February 24, 2026

THIS 'ODE TO THE BURNING LOG' DONE WITH EXQUISITE IMAGERY WHICH DETAILS ITS LAST BIT OF EXISTENCE...AS IT RENDERS ITS FINAL LIGHT, PLEASURE AND WARMTH TO HUMANITY, IS GREAT WORK, MY FRIEND, ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on February 3, 2026

As always your imagery takes root in my imagination and I can not only see and hear the fire, but smell it as well. Brings back happy memories.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on February 3, 2026

But oh, what a lovely we way for a log to die!

I really love the form, brevity and meaning of this one. Kudos!

Ron

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