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The Last Dry Stick
by Patrick A Granfors → (All Poetry by Patrick A Granfors)
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This popped out of a discussion last night with Eileen as we used up our seasonal firewood.

Seasons end eventually Fireplace captivation Gives way to warm breezes Offering the sweet scent of orange blossoms Coasting on their gentle wake Through my screen door Raindrops have worked their magic Daffodils line the garden path Roses splash the apple buds Bright pink peach blooms dot the branches Irresistible magnets for the hummingbirds Remnants of the winter’s firewood A dwindled stack Loosely piled on the back porch Mostly green and moist Harvested by the wind Cut to size by me Soggy Thanks to a weekend cloudburst Alone it refuses ignition Flickering and smoldering and smelling Until it extinguishes itself But Mixed with the seasoned oak Kept in the dry It burns and spits and sizzles A warm merry winter’s tune Like a happy friend Capable of brightening Even a curmudgeon’s day Seasons end eventually So too fireplace captivation I hope so anyway I just used the last dry stick Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Eileen Granfors

Reviewed on March 29, 2011

We'll need more wood in MO for the long, cold winters. We're spoiled out here!

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on March 28, 2011

Ah!!! Spring is here at last...enjoyed this Patrick!

Anna

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on March 26, 2011

Arrange for a neighbors tree to fall down in the wind, then you can use that tree for awhile...or get a gas powered fireplace, then u don't need firewood...e

Reviewed by Mary Patterson

Good imagery in this lovely write Patrick....I enjoyed it...M

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

The glimpse of springtime is captivating.

Your poem popped a thought of the fire fall that Yosemite used to display every evening. Unlike the drive-through tree that fell over before I was unable to get there in 1967, I was able to see the fire fall before it was ended by national park conservation.

Eventually, all firewood runs out.

Ron

Reviewed by D Johnson

Patrick, you have outdone yourself with this wonderful poem...well done!

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Chip Bergeron

Reviewed on March 25, 2011

Here in beautiful Cow Hampsha you would have run out of fuel about a month early!

Chip Bergeron

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

i'm pretty much over all this rain man. the last dry stick must be fetching quite a price these days, supply and demand and all. hope you stay warm and safe, keep those wrists loosened up for more zingers and such... be good.

Reviewed by Chessly Nesci

Patrick, I love every season, except winter last forever in Omaha! I love to sit by a warm fire and watch the flames! So soothing when you are cold. I can smell, and feel this fantastic fire you have built!! Hopefully you won't need another dry stick for a while. We have birds chiping today and four inches of snow! Think the birds are getting a little confused. Take care, ~Chessly

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Each season is unique, and so is your poem.

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Reviewed on March 24, 2011

Jeeze, maybe it's time to get that fireplace and chimney swept.
Mark
The Flue Bug Chimney Sweep

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Beautiful reflection!
I love these times next to the fireplace, and in some ways I'm sad to see this season go.
Be well,
Christine

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Well done, Patrick.