Like a Good Bonfire, Leave No Trace of Yourself

You were on fire
Acid-washed Wranglers® smoldering
And this isn’t a metaphor

But you were on fire
Having just plowed
Through the camp’s only light

Then you were on fire
Muddy, brown VTGs melting
Southern Comfort, Corn Nuts on your breath

And you were on fire
Marshmallow screams
Flesh charred and flaking

You were bright fire
And those still awake
Watched from their lawn chairs
Having no gumption
To smother you to safety

7 thoughts on “Like a Good Bonfire, Leave No Trace of Yourself”

Heartafire says:

Omg, I love this, its fabulous. Cheers and hats off!

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May 5, 2016 at 10:15 am Reply
1. jdoublep says:
  
  Thank you very hard for reading (and commenting).
  
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  May 5, 2016 at 10:36 am Reply
  1. Heartafire says:
    
    This is remarkable poetry…it was my pleasure to read it.
    
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    May 5, 2016 at 10:37 am Reply
La revue de Claire says:

I love your text

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May 5, 2016 at 11:59 am Reply
1. jdoublep says:
  
  Thanks so much for continuing to read…
  
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  May 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm Reply
  1. La revue de Claire says:
    
    It’s a pleasure to read
    
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    May 5, 2016 at 12:36 pm Reply
charliezero1.wordpress.com says:

Jason. wow!!! You sir are a wordsmith of language and imagery.

Man, I really love what you’ve produce here. Excellent writing my friend. 🙂

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May 8, 2016 at 10:15 pm Reply

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