Tinderbox

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Second Place

Tinderbox This Or That, Vol 14 Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

Autumn's at the mercy of unscrupulous wildfire A tornado igniting forest walls with leaves aswirl Flames of colors rare radiant orange sapphire On glowing wind-borne embers storm, they twirl October fires, dubbed the season of the witch Destroying two hundred thousand acres in route An unmerciful fate leaving a scarred barren ditch Fierce arid gusty storms are furnaces in this drought An exploding tinderbox from hades whence it came A raging menace, water and powder could not rescind Cherished homes and lush land now go up in a flame Engulfing the timbers like matches invoked by wild wind Be warned all pyro’s, the witches of Witch Creek set on fire, Their smoke will fill your mouth, to tell what you’ve done prior!

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I Am Anaya

Date: 6/10/2023 7:12:00 PM

2ND PLACE/Tinderbox This Or That, Vol 14 Poetry Contest/ Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh

Valsa George

Date: 11/14/2022 1:11:00 AM

Back to your poem once again with Congratulations on your well deserved win !

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/10/2023 7:12:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/11/2022 8:05:00 PM

Theme of tinderbox beautifully brought out through this season sonnet. Congratulations!

I Am Anaya
Date: 6/10/2023 7:13:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 11/11/2022 3:09:00 PM

Excellent piece, Anaya:-) I loved your poem. Congratulations on your win in my contest!

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/11/2022 4:38:00 PM

I enjoyed your contest, Edward, the form, and a choice of topic is always a plus! Thank you, I am thrilled with my placement! Hope you are enjoying Veteran's Day! ;)

Valsa George

Date: 10/30/2022 1:31:00 AM

Forest fires are so common in Summer and Autumn. A mere spark can ignite a wildfire and eat up seveal acres of forest and vegetation. Indeed 'an exploding tinder box from Hades ' Great entry Anaya... ! All the Best!

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/30/2022 6:02:00 PM

I like that line as well, Valsa. I felt obligated to write about the California fires! An honor to have your reading, Have a beautiful day!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/30/2022 12:36:00 AM

I am Victor: and I love how you described the fires that irresponsible people destroy beauty.

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/30/2022 5:59:00 PM

Lol's I can't stop! Yes, you are, and I am very honored by your presence! Glad you enjoyed, Victor