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RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

0 posted 2001-10-16 03:32 PM

The Starter Hearth - Autumn 2001

Brick
or stone,
it matters not,
if what you want is just romance
the latter stories up like mist
with gray so vertical and hard
that men and women, absent God,
might save their folks the vast expense
and in an alley, contract upright.
Soot suggests
they choose this course. Still, once
there must have been some spark
to fire their eyes and make them dance.
Permit me, please, this brief advance:
Check it first, and if its stuck,
(with luck the damper will not work)
rejoice and race with hearts content
to fill your arms scoop orange leaves,
a mobile hearth
to better serve.

RMW

Startime
Member Ascendant

since 2000-10-03

Posts 5918
Canada

1 posted 2001-10-16 03:39 PM

BRAVO!!!!This makes me think of last evening when my daughter came to the door with her arms full of leaves and the biggest smile on her face. Autumn is such a wonderful time of year. Great poem. I love the whole feel of it.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

2 posted 2001-10-16 03:53 PM

Of course, no innuendo or entendre (double or nothing) extant

Lady In White

Member Elite

since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

3 posted 2001-10-16 04:08 PM

before the hearth, there was a pile
of sticks and limbs and leaves
a flint was struck, a flash of light
a bit of breath to breeze

a flame licked bright, then on kindling dry
it shot to red and leapt to sky
it only warmed and cooked, at first
but from that time, romance has burst

domiciled, now fire is,
for mankind has tamed the flame
do not be so quick to judge
that, which is not the same...

Bravo, Robert! So enjoyed!

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2001-10-16 07:56 PM

Me too, Bob...Enjoyed!!

The Lady of Shallot
Senior Member

since 2001-10-03

Posts 818
USA

5 posted 2001-10-16 08:07 PM

Brick
or stone,
it matters not,
if what you want is just romance
the latter stories up like mist
with gray so vertical and hard
that men and women, absent God,
might save their folks the vast expense
and in an alley, contract upright.
Soot suggests
they choose this course. Still, once
there must have been some spark
to fire their eyes and make them dance.
Permit me, please, this brief advance:
Check it first, and if its stuck,
(with luck the damper will not work)
rejoice and race with hearts content
to fill your arms scoop orange leaves,
a mobile hearth
to better serve."

It's impossible to tell you how this poem moved me. I really cannot explain it but the phrasing and the feel is utterly romantic and tender. I hope that doesn't sound trite. It has a classic quality to it. This is truly one of my favorite poems. Thank you so much for this.

-befriend yourself and you will never be alone-
Anna

wayoutwalt
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

6 posted 2001-10-17 04:30 PM

WOW this was really cool thanks for the read!

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