Wayra Lantern

Amber flame glows blue through cracked glass. I am unearthed In nightfall’s arc of Venus, roots to vines. Words rub skin till paper-thin, I burn like wood. Written 5/21/20 for Nette Onclaud’s Weaving a Wayra Contest

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Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/25/2020 12:58:00 AM

Lovely poem and congrats to you. Blessings and love in Christ, Gina

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 10:02:00 PM

Thank you, Gina! You're very kind!! xx Rhonda

Paul Callus

Date: 5/24/2020 3:39:00 AM

Beautiful and expressive, Rhonda. Descriptive up to a point where it become metaphorical. ~ Congratulations on your podium finish. ~ Regards // paul

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/25/2020 10:02:00 PM

Thank you, Paul! xx Rhonda

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/23/2020 5:50:00 PM

Loved it as soon as I read "amber flame glows blue"...beautiful portrayal of flames! Also, metaphors of sacrifice and courage. Congratulations on your win Rhonda :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 5/24/2020 12:21:00 AM

Thank you, Aditi! xx