Friday, June 5, 2020

Pillow of Fire


June arrives with its kindling

and I wonder how long I can

daydream in flames before

summer consumes me.


 ©Susie Clevenger 2020


Inspired by Word Crafters Prompt: 

 Frederic Leighton's painting "Flaming June"/ the heat of summer

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2 comments:

  1. Carrie Van HornJune 5, 2020 at 11:55 AM

    Oh I can feel the heat in this Susie! So much said in a few words. Stunning!!

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  2. richardJune 8, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    oh, the heat, the heat! could easily forgo the heat.

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