Bonfire (Blogophilia 51.6)



Another log on the bonfire
As they cuddled under his cloak
She knew where it was going
He knew how far.

He said: "I want to hold your hand"
And he adorned it with a star.
"Will you marry me and be my wife?"
Her face reflected that star
"I would love nothing better from life."

So many years gone by now
Joy and pain
Stitches in time
On their tapestry
Etched their faces
Under a cloak
As they face the bonfire.


Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    FRIST!!

    And wow, this is a romantic piece. Lovely work... -David II

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    FIRST! Haha, I love when that happens!

    What a beautiful tribute to enduring love, and just in time for Valentine's Day. 8 romantic points, Earthling!
    -Marvin Martian

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Whaaaaaat? David BEET me as Blogspot was giving me a hard time in commenting. Dang!
    -Marvin

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  4. Tyler MyrthFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Something about enduring love that is always moving

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  5. sueFebruary 9, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    great use of stitch prompt - yep yep

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  6. StevenFebruary 9, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Very beautiful...I like the idea that they're weaving their life tapestry together.

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    1. Another Government EmployeeFebruary 9, 2014 at 10:36 PM

      Ultimately, you do. Kathryn and I have been married almost 29 years and I can see the passage in her face.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    Sweet!

    Irene

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Very romantic .. Yeah .. :)

    Bettie

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Very beautiful!

    Michelle K

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  10. UnknownFebruary 14, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Precious and poignant. I love it!

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