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Mystique of a Log Fire
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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

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Sunday 12 October 2025


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 Reviews of "Mystique of a Log Fire"
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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