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There’s a fire in the sky,
A blaze in the night;
The phoenix has risen,
A harrowing sight.
Out of the ashes,
She burns like a flame;
Dare not touch her,
You’ll not be the same.
Anger has plagued her,
She’s out on a tear;
No mercy does she hold,
You better beware.
She’ll scald like acid,
Her touch is sure death;
Like a funeral pyre,
She’ll steal your last breath.
Coveting daylight,
She blocks out the sun
Engulfing, surrounding
There’s nowhere to run.
As she savages the land,
With a spark she does maim
Sad to say, we have only
Us humans to blame….
**Authors Note: The incredible picture above was taken by my friend Sharon. This was the sky, down the shore in NJ, last night. Can you see the face in the fiery clouds? I chose to believe it was a phoenix, although I must admit it looks more devilish…
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Photo by ©Sharon Woodruff All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission.
Verliza Gajeles said:
Beautiful!😍
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much 🙂
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Brandon Ellrich said:
Beautiful
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much!
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akam said:
Absolute dazzler the frame is..and beautifully written
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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iwriteanonymous1 said:
I love this
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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neveah1 said:
Captures the photo perfectly. Great poem.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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henhouselady said:
I love the word pictures you created in this poem. You are right. We humans only have ourselves to blame.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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David Gittlin said:
Incredible photo. Wonderful poem. It sounds like you are writing about the California fires.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! No, just the New Jersey shore skies.
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Kriti Garg said:
Fire in my heart! A fire to write! Desire to learn! Gonna grow bright!
Love this piece 😍
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you 🙂
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Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet said:
Beautifully composed, wonderful imagery! Have a great week, Dorinda! ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Cheryl! You, too! ❤
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you for sharing! ❤
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Susi Bocks said:
Definitely devlish! Beautiful image and poem, Dorinda. 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so very much, Susi! ❤
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Susi Bocks said:
You’re welcome, Dorinda! ❤
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aFrankAngle said:
Beautiful, passionate, and full of imagery. Love the image.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Frank! Not bad for a NJ sky, huh? 🙂
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Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections said:
I would have never guessed NJ! 😎
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Me neither, but yes, down the shore. Spectacular!
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Mytika said:
I see the Phoenix and it’s gorgeous. Good poem.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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Aditi Bhosle said:
💯💯
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much!
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Geri Lawhon said:
Superb poem and a gorgeous picture. Thanks
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much, Geri! 🙂
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thereluctantpoet said:
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, my friend! xoxoxo
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thereluctantpoet said:
Always a joy and honor to share your posts, Dear!
xoxoxo
😘💕🌹😁
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
Incredible poetry and photo! I’ll say it again… I’m so glad you’re back! 😊♥
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Sir Walt! I wish I could get into more of a rhythm but not going to rush it. If it’s meant to be, it will happen ❤
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Walt Page, The Tennessee Poet said:
I agree! We are kindred spirits 😊
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Of course we are. ❤
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Annette Rochelle Aben said:
Whoa to the poetry and the visuals! 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you, Annette!! isn’t that pic incredible! 🙂
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Michael said:
Good Job Sharon !
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Dorinda Duclos said:
pssst…who’s Sharon?
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Michael said:
Your photographer lol..i liked your words too 🙂
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Oooooh, hahaha shows where my head’s at! I’ll pass it on to her 🙂
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dessertflower5 said:
so poignant and so well written
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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Priscilla Bettis said:
Awesome poem! Wow, I didn’t see the devilish face until you pointed it out. Freaky!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! As soon as I saw that, I knew I had to write about it. What an incredible sky!
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d.a.simpsonwriter said:
Very very beautiful poem and picture 🧡🧡🧡
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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d.a.simpsonwriter said:
You’re very welcome indeed 😊
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SRIKANTH said:
Nice poem and a wonderful photography 👍🤝
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂 will pass on your comment to the photographer!
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Athira said:
Fire in her heart..
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Mother Earth….
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Athira said:
Yes
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