Enchanted Flame

Enchanted Flame

A Poem by J. M. Yeary

Once upon a foggy night

When the devil’s moon was full and bright
There came a sound like never before
A dreadful cry and then no more
I rushed outside to look around
Nothing afoot, no evil abound
 
From a passing glance, I caught a glimpse
Something lurking  in the distance
I could feel its stare locked on mine
I approached ever slowly, now the time
But all I saw was the rushing creek
The bitter cold upon my cheek
 
I turned to leave and head to home
When off in the distance I saw a glow
Twisting and turning the amber flame
Dancing on air, calling my name
Sensual heat passionate fire
Consumes my soul, takin it higher
 
Higher and higher into the night
Prancing fingers all a-bright
Smoke is rising through the air
As ashes fall with bitter despair
The amber flame slowly dies
One last flicker of flame, then no more.

© 2008 J. M. Yeary


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very nice job... :-)

Posted 16 Years Ago


Wow...this is a side of you I haven't seen before now. Must be from your love of scary movies. It reads fast and furious. Couldn't wait to find out more. Great job!

Posted 16 Years Ago


holloween is my favorite holiday, j.m, you have captured the spooking
essence of this ghostly tale perfectly, the imagery is written with
heightened effect, which in turn adds to the descriptive ambience,
creating a vivd emotional effct, i could see the light flickering,
this classic poem takes the reader to the moment of happening, mike

Posted 16 Years Ago


This really was spooky, I loved it....Halloween is my favorite holiday, I am just a spooky kinds girl, giggle very nicely written, wonderful flow and the imagery in words really grabs ya...

Posted 17 Years Ago


2 of 3 people found this review constructive.

This has a great eerie and chilling feeling to it...nice work.

Posted 17 Years Ago


4 of 4 people found this review constructive.


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Added on March 1, 2008

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J. M. Yeary
J. M. Yeary

Wichita Falls, TX



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I discovered this poem while I was looking through an old cemetery book at the courthouse in Crowell, Texas--a very good depiction of what most of us feel as we venture through life. Surely (at least .. more..

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