Games
Problems
Go Pro!

Writing > Users > Douglas > 2008

Writing Resources from Fifteen Minutes of Fiction


The following is a piece of writing submitted by Douglas on August 4, 2008
"I've been to far too many campfires this summer, I think.

Quatrain #1: the twig
Quatrain #2: the fire
Quatrain #3: the log
Couplet: invitation"

Kindling

A dry and brittle twig, I lie alone
In cold and dark repose upon the mire,
Awaiting here the scrape of match on stone -
The bright and sudden light of flick'ring fire.
See now the match's laughing, cheery bloom -
Erratic dance of rise and swirl and flash -
As joyful flames with searing heat consume
My crumbling bark to powdered, graying ash.
Yet weep for this: a damp and dismal log,
Once proud and tall, now low upon the ground,
Half hidden by the rising mist and fog,
With morning's dew like rainfall all around.
Lie not, dear friend, in cold upon the dew;
Draw near, for I would share my warmth with you.

More writing by this author


Blogs on This Site

Reviews and book lists - books we love!
The site administrator fields questions from visitors.
Like us on Facebook to get updates about new resources
Home
Pro Membership
About
Privacy