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Conflagration #Writephoto

Photo by Sue Vincent

Conflagration

Carnelian skies burnish the dying day just so

On the cusp of our years we awaken

Narrowed to a sliver of brilliant flame

Faithful to the fires sparked in a child’s dream

Longing for dismissed choices, second chances

A conflagration of wishes whirling, urgent

Grieve no more, my heart

Retrace your rubbled path and behold

A sacred branding of the soul

Trust that love mattered

In the final hours as

Our whispered farewells

Nudge us into ash

 

Thanks to Sue Vincent for the beautiful Thursday #Writephoto prompt. 

121 thoughts on “Conflagration #Writephoto”

  1. Erik says:
    June 23, 2018 at 4:34 am

    Nothing like the sting of tears early on a Saturday morning.

    I love the “puzzle” you fit into. Yet the poetry itself was a bit like that movie you love—but know you can never watch again, because it took you a week to stop thinking about it the first time.

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  2. thelonelyauthorblog says:
    June 13, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    From your opening lnes you captured us with your description. So well done. A pleasure from start to finish,.

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    June 11, 2018 at 4:02 am

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  4. Julie Holmes, author says:
    June 9, 2018 at 6:38 pm

    So love this one, Diana! Especially the lines “Faithful to the fires sparked in a child’s dream; Longing for dismissed choices, second chances” Brings to mind my writing, and my dreams. And beautiful picture as well! Well done!

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 10, 2018 at 7:17 am

      Thanks, Julie. I think perhaps all of us carry around a few regrets and what if’s. The thing I love about writing is that we are still making that dream come true with no end in sight. Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead. ❤

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  5. L. T. Garvin, Author says:
    June 7, 2018 at 9:19 am

    This is truly a beautiful and challenging poem to write. The 2nd line truly spoke to me, “On the cusp of our years we awaken,” as we transition into that next stage. Very nice, Diana.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 7, 2018 at 9:51 am

      Thanks, Lana. I’m thrilled that a poet of your caliber liked it. Yay! I haven’t written an acrostic since grade school and it’s a lot harder as an adult! Those first letters were tough! Happy Writing, my friend.

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  7. Louise@DragonspireUK says:
    June 7, 2018 at 1:15 am

    Lovely imagery ❤

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 7, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Louise. I’m glad you enjoyed the acrostic. I love Sue’s prompts and had to give it a go, even though I didn’t know what I was getting into! Have a great day and Happy Writing!

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      • Louise@DragonspireUK says:
        June 10, 2018 at 3:11 am

        You’re welcome 🙂
        I’ll have to remember to check out Sue’s prompts the next time I’m stuck for ideas. I love photo prompts!

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  8. sherijkennedyriverside says:
    June 6, 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Beautifully rich poem, Diana. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 6, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by, Sheri. I loved the prompt and had to give it a try. I haven’t tried an acrostic since I was around 10 years old. Harder than I remember! Have a great day 🙂

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  9. Jay says:
    June 6, 2018 at 9:11 am

    Applause, well done!

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  10. cathleentownsend says:
    June 6, 2018 at 8:01 am

    This is gorgeous, Diana! Well done, you. I’ve been thinking of posting some poetry on my blog, too, but that post hasn’t left the station of good intentions yet. 🙂

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 6, 2018 at 8:13 am

      You should give it a go, Cathleen, though I can relate to the trepidation! I struggle with these and they never feel done when I finally hit publish. I like that they break up the usual fare over here, so when the muse strikes… 🙂 Thanks for the visit and the lovely comment!

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  11. Caridwen says:
    June 6, 2018 at 7:00 am

    I love it, it is you.

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  12. Tina Frisco says:
    June 5, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    Diana, I just read Billy Ray’s poem, “I’m Alone,” and after reading yours, I’m beginning to wonder if the universe isn’t sending me a message. Like Billy Ray’s, your poem is beautifully crafted and shoots straight to the heart. I think my dreams will be brilliant tonight. Thank you for sharing, my lovely friend ❤️

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 6, 2018 at 6:03 am

      I too noticed a lot of “meaning of life” contemplation on blogs this week, Tina. Some have been a result of this photo prompt, but some, like Billy Ray’s seemed to just be in the air. Funny how that happens. I think its good for humans to occasionally contemplate our journeys and consider what truly matters. ❤ Sweet dreams. ❤

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  13. Jennifer Kelland Perry says:
    June 5, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    “Trust that love mattered…” Diana, those last four lines are perfect!

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  14. rijanjks says:
    June 5, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Exquisitely expressed! Wow!! Love it.

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  15. Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    June 5, 2018 at 9:42 am

    OMG… Diana, this is so beautiful and heartfelt, one has to stop and think about the skill involved. You make it seem easy — the true mark of a gift.
    Hugs.

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  16. Dewin Nefol says:
    June 5, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Namaste Diana 🙂

    Hoping all is well. Superb poem, greatly enjoyed. Thank you.

    Conflagration is one of my favourite words. You’ve done it proud 🙂

    Namaste 🙂

    DN

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 5, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Thank you, Dewin. It’s a word I don’t often use, though I agree that it’s a powerful one. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem. ❤ Have a wonderful day.

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      • Dewin Nefol says:
        June 5, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Very much enjoyed 🙂 A burning heart worn on the sleeve: a celebration of love, life, hopes and dreams. Perhaps also a reminder not to have regrets.

        Thank you, my day has been reasonable but uneventful. I trust your day was far more successful.

        Have a pleasant evening. Take care,

        Namaste 🙂

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  17. Jacqui Murray says:
    June 5, 2018 at 7:37 am

    I daresay that could be Hawaii, from a specific angle. The fires, the smoke billowing, yet light peaking through. And your words are the perfect complement.

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  18. patriciaruthsusan says:
    June 5, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Beautiful poetry to accompany a lovely picture, Diana. 🙂 — Suzanne

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  19. Ocean Bream says:
    June 5, 2018 at 1:21 am

    Ouch, how beautiful. I had to look up ‘carnelian’ in the dictionary to truly savour your first line. How you manage to combine such pain and such hope in a few short, well-calculated lines is simply extraordinary.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 5, 2018 at 8:05 am

      Thank you for the lovely comment, Lenora. You’re passing the smile right back to me. Carnelian is common to the area where I live. It’s a lovely alternative to “orange.” Ha ha. Happy writing, my friend. ❤

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  20. Dorinda Duclos says:
    June 4, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Wow… ❤

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  21. robbiesinspiration says:
    June 4, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    A lovely take on the prompt, Diana. I really like the ending.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 5, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Thanks, Robbie. It’s funny how some lines work on the first draft and others take hours to get right. That ending was first draft… the rest? Not so much. Lol. Have a wonderful day, my friend. 🙂

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  22. Linda Visman - wangiwriter says:
    June 4, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    Love it, Diana! Beautifully expressed. 🙂

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  23. dgkaye says:
    June 4, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    Wow, this was so powerful Diana, especially the last 3 lines! Brava. 🙂 ❤

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  24. mylilplace says:
    June 4, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    This is so well done! It simply takes my breath away.

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  25. Steven Baird says:
    June 4, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Beautifully done, Diana. Wonderful work. 🙂

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  26. balroop2013 says:
    June 4, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Wow! Diana, you are an amazing poet! Writing an acrostic with an idea and introducing so many emotions along with it is a challenging job! The flow of this poem is so spontaneous that I noticed after reading that each line is so carefully controlled and actually is based on a letter! G.R.E.A.T.!

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 5, 2018 at 7:27 am

      Thank you so much, Balroop. Such praise from a poet of your caliber is a thrill. I spent hours on this, since poetry doesn’t feel entirely natural to me. And it was hard to make those darn letters work! I’m glad they weren’t too obvious. Have a wonderfully creative day, my friend. 🙂

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      • balroop2013 says:
        June 5, 2018 at 5:33 pm

        Thank you Diana, your words are like music to my ears. Some times a poem gets written within minutes but there are times when even a full day is not enough…such is this genre! Wishing many more such poems from your pen!

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  27. hsampson says:
    June 4, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    Wow beautiful image and words! You are great Diana! Thank you!

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  28. Solitaire says:
    June 4, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Ah quite a feat… Sue does a great job in prompts!

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  29. Bernadette says:
    June 4, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    WOW! You somehow combined beauty and aching sadness in one very moving piece.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Thanks so much for the wonderful compliment, Bernadette. I labor over these until the moment I hit “publish.” I’m so glad you enjoyed it and felt the poignancy of the piece – exactly what I was going for. Have a beautiful week, my friend. ❤

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  30. Jina Bazzar says:
    June 4, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    ‘longing for dismissed choices, second chances’ – struck a nerve here, Diana.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      I think we all feel that at times, to different degrees, Jina. I know I do. Part of life, I guess. We just need to focus on the good stuff along the way and forgive ourselves and others for the rest. Thanks so much for the visit, my friend ❤

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  31. Shallow Reflections says:
    June 4, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    This is a fantastic poem/acrostic, Diana. What emotion it evoked as I read it. Similar to the feeling I get when I listen to a particularly beautiful piece of music. I think my favorite line was, “Grieve no more, my heart.” ❤️

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  32. Bette A. Stevens says:
    June 4, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    Well done, Diana…

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  33. thecontentedcrafter says:
    June 4, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    Well, you may have laboured long and hard over this, but t was time well spent! Every line holds a little gem to be savoured and mused over! And every life surely has had at least one good conflagration in it!

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks, Pauline. I did labor over this. I’m not used to having that first letter fixed! I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I think we all have some conflagrations, the wonderful and horrible, and that’s okay. It’s the love that matters. ❤

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  34. Jill Weatherholt says:
    June 4, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Beautiful poem, Diana. A very inspiring prompt!

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 1:13 pm

      Isn’t the prompt great, Jill. I had to try something and an acrostic popped into my head, even though I think the last one I wrote was in grade school! Ha ha. Have a great week and Happy Writing!

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  35. Lynz Real Cooking says:
    June 4, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Very beautiful!

    Liked by 1 person

  36. C.E.Robinson says:
    June 4, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Diana, you have a talent for writing these, very poetic thoughts. Enjoyed visualizing conflagration. Have a happy week. 📚 Christine

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  37. Cheryl Sonnier says:
    June 4, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Lovely poem, Diana. 🙂

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  38. watchingthedaisies says:
    June 4, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Beautiful. You have such a way with words. 🌼

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  39. Carrie Rubin says:
    June 4, 2018 at 10:04 am

    “Longing for dismissed choices, second chances”—Ah, yes. One of life’s frustrations, for sure.

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  40. Mae Clair says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:59 am

    LeSigh!
    Beautiful, haunting, and tender.
    Fabulous, Diana!

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  41. Jacquie Biggar says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:51 am

    Love this!

    Liked by 1 person

  42. Sarah says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:39 am

    Absolutely beautiful, Diana! ❤

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  43. Sue Vincent says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Love matters, in all its flaws and beauty…
    Wonderful poem, Diana.

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  44. Eduardo Suré says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Effective expression of a complex emotion. Beautiful and sad. Well done.

    Liked by 2 people

  45. readinpleasure says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Wow. Simply wow. 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Thanks, Celestine. Coming from a sublime poet such as yourself, that’s a huge compliment!!! Happy dance time! Have a lovely, creative week, my friend. 🙂

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  46. thebookwormdrinketh says:
    June 4, 2018 at 9:04 am

    This is absolutely beautiful! What fantastic word choice, a wistful and sad poem for sure. 💖

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  47. lbeth1950 says:
    June 4, 2018 at 8:50 am

    I like this.

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  48. roughwighting says:
    June 4, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Y.E.S. This is note/poem/plea/promise I would write to myself also. Love matters/mattered – a sacred branding of the souls we touch. Absolute perfection, this acrostic, Diana.

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    • D. Wallace Peach says:
      June 4, 2018 at 9:20 am

      Thanks so much, Pam. I remembered you doing one of these on your site and thought I’d give it a try… Harder than it looks, my friend! And thanks for the lovely comment – love matters despite all our stumbles and failures; it always does. ❤

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  49. wordsfromanneli says:
    June 4, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Sad and beautiful.

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