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Bonfire
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BONFIRE

 

 

Autumn glints

– my hair –

that’s torched by

sparking smile;

 

smoulder eyes,

spit and crackle

dampening skin.

 

Conjuror’s white-gloved

fingers fumble-flutter

smoky plumes.

 

I am pure white

dove released;

 

flash and swirl

of rainbow silks

in forest flame.

 

These warm embers

sacred ash that’s

still upon my tongue:

 

Trick or treat?

Who cares –

I’ll swallow both.

 

 

 
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 Reviews of "Bonfire"
Reviewed by KJ McPhee
Reviewed on November 17, 2011
I loved bonfire night when I was young; letting off fireworks and going around with the Guy - Penny for the guy, Mister!

But the bonfire was the 'highlight' of the evening. Prior to the blaze, we ripped up fences, anything to find 'wid'. Wood! Just shows we're still pagans at heart.

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on November 14, 2011
great visuals...
Cryssa
Reviewed by Morgan Merriweather
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
A great time of year for a bonfire. gorgeous poetry. ~ Morgan
Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
Kate, I can feel the flames and hear the snap,
crackle, pop...colors of the "bonfire".

Always,
Deborah
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on November 1, 2011
You made me drop my marshmallow. Patrick
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on November 1, 2011
A bonfire that is so alive! It seems to mirror much of the author's world; a real presence. Warm and whimsical until the last word. :)

Axilea
Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on October 31, 2011
I'd be careful of the trick! Trust me on that one!
There's already been a lot of banging, yet Guy Fawkes night is still a week away. Sometimes I kinda feel sad that he failed.

You bring your natural tenderness and colour to this most visual poem. With its subtle double entendre. xxx
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
Awwww! So sweetly you and so meaningful (at least to me). Lol! So wonderfully apt and timely, Kate. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
you sure can sate the appetite Kate. Such a bountiful delight!

luv,
et
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
Such a whimsical gem with multiple layers of meaning!
Extraordinary sophisticated eloquence... Love it!
Blessings,
Chris
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
a mouthful bonfire of dual metaphoric flames, engulfing the senses, appeasing the flexibility of appetite ...
Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
...even my pumpkin is smiling! :0) --Charlie
Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
You took me to that bon fire, I too swallow both...your images fill the mind and warm the bod..love this!
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on October 28, 2011
No need for a picture with this one, your words paint a masterpiece of excellance...well done.
fee
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on October 27, 2011
A BONFIRE...HEAT...WITHIN AND WITHOUT...MAGIC - CONJURES UP AN INNOCENT DOVE, RELEASED AMID THE 'WARM' SILKEN COLORS OF 'TRICKS' UP ONE'S SLEEVE...'EVERYTHING' SEEMS REAL... AND WHETHER IT IS OR NOT, WHO CARES...ON 'H O L L O W S N I G H T'???!!! WELL DONE, KATE...THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on October 27, 2011
I can see that you have aquired the desire to feel...lol
Such a delicous poem my dear friend, I say treat not trick!!! or it could be a trick that treats...
Happy Halloween, Kate!

Peace, love and light,
Amber
Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on October 27, 2011
Kate, I see a symphony of words with your pen the conductor's baton -- flashing with deft beauty to the magic ensemble of season and gifted imagination -- a pure delight for these eyes hungry for innovative expression -- I bid you joy, love and peace my dear friend -- Jon Michael
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on October 27, 2011
Kate,
i can read so many things between these lines,
each one relevant - the suggestions are subtle,
magnetic and underpinned by autumnal colour and tone.

John
Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on October 27, 2011
I like the bi/sexual quality of this poetry! It comes in an orgasmic, lyrical quality erupting in peace with subtle undertones of fellatio and cunnilingus...phoenix rising from the embers and even the forest knows its name, Kate. Sacred ash indeed, as in ritual. Be well.

Love,
Sage
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