Category: poetry

gather kindling-twigs n leaves, paper debris, light a match

find strong branches, trim them down, roast marshmallows, make s’mores

wrapped in grandma’s red plaid blanket, snuggle closer

notice sticky candy lips, take a chance and kiss them gently

flames lap at your feet, kisses sweet enough to eat

this is how a fire is made, starting with a twig to flame

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This is my six line poem for the Six Sentence Story challenge

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Recipe for S’Mores

Her days were long and her nights even longer as the shadows were here guides

Harmony lived for the days when she could spend time with her Aunt Cecile

Hurrying, but steadfast to prevent a stumbling fall, Harmony greeted her aunt

Her breath ran short and once regained Aunt Cecile called Harmony to her side

Here we go, dear one, let’s practice what you learned last week, deep breath and go

Harmony’s hands searched for the strings and played as if her vision were to succeed

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This is my six sentence story/poem – I missed last week, for the first time. It feels good to get back to the keyboard of the SSS. You can check out the works of prolific writers by going to Girlie on the Edge

Canvas – Acrostic

Cerulean blue for his eyes

Amethyst as certain as her strands touching white

Navy blue for his warm pea-coat

Vermillion green matched her glimmering eyes

As sure as the canvas depicted their likenesses

Sweetness was attractive only by their shades of life

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There you go, that’s my acrostic for the Six Sentence Poem

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