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Fire and Ash
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There is blood in a red sunset, black smoke on the horizon death in the penciled trees They are fuel for the coming fire, matchsticks waiting for a spark The world burns and we are the wick, kindling for the flame, grey lead for the melting Save the pretty poetry and soft pastels for Spring which won't come until the deadwood has turned to ashes (c) Linda Gayton 2005

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Reviewed by Pierre Ortega

Reviewed on November 9, 2005

Pray the deadwood of humanity turns to ashes and the winter of caring turns to spring. There is still hope! Pierre.

Reviewed by Dave Harm

Reviewed on November 7, 2005

Your words are spoken like a prophet, you can feel the pain, but we need to always remember our hope... love the picture

Reviewed by Dragon Blue (Reader)

Reviewed on November 7, 2005

spooky and prophetic, Linda! Like it but don't! if ya know what I mean...

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on November 7, 2005

A superbly powerful piece brimming with sublime imagery.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on November 6, 2005

The world burns and we are the wick

How sadly true, Linda, and quite a poem.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on November 6, 2005

an ominous poem that stirs the kindle of my thoughts ... excellent work!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on November 6, 2005

Most definitely one of you best...after two weeks of raging bush fires around me where I stay...I can taste this poem!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Betty Torain (Reader)

Reviewed on November 6, 2005

Linda, this is a great write. I can hear it in my spirit. The beauty will come forward atfter the fire. Thanks for sharing.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

Great imagery!

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

Darkly brooding masterpiece, Linda!
Well done. Love the imagery. Yes, "we are the wick."
Peace,
Carolyn

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

Ah yes Linda this is fantastic write about the state of the world we live in, good message.

Felix

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

This is fantastic, Linda and we are indeed the wick and also the kindling. Strong write!!
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Debra Stiles, The Original Mister (Reader)

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

"The world burns and we are the wick,"....
oh how true, good write
Mister

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

dark and stark. love "penciled trees" and the "deadwood to ashes" - both great images. Dawn

Reviewed by Martin Hebert (Reader)

Reviewed on November 5, 2005

Linda~~~~this is a great poem~touches my desert soul~~~martin

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