Dusty powder
Shaped into canons
Compressed in rolls
Divided into
Two rows of
Wicked candles
Joined by
Twisted lines
Wrapped in
Paper thin veils
Enclosing one fuse
That Awaits
The flame of
Light’s passion
Ignited by Truth
Exploding with
A Declaration of Freedom
My Alabaster Box 
July 2, 2010 at 10:13 am
a simple picture. a simple collection of words, but much more. a poem infused with truth and honor for our past. BRAVO!
July 2, 2010 at 10:42 am
why thank you for such kind words!
July 2, 2010 at 10:22 am
Very nice! Your description of the little crackers is detailed and beautiful…then you hand it to the reader with a message of truth and freedom. Inspiring Magpie!
July 2, 2010 at 10:43 am
thank you your words mean a great deal to me and I appreciate the visit!
July 2, 2010 at 10:49 am
WOW! And WOW again … beautifully expressed description of Willow’s photo.
July 2, 2010 at 2:03 pm
thank you so much!
July 2, 2010 at 11:21 am
a simple topic and even simpler words!! 🙂
but why do u cal it magpie tale?
July 2, 2010 at 2:04 pm
click on the link explain the Magpie Tale! Just a writing the story the picture tells!
July 2, 2010 at 11:38 am
nicely written.
loveNlight
Gabi
July 2, 2010 at 2:04 pm
thanks!
July 2, 2010 at 12:06 pm
D.S. you have a wonderful way of giving the simplest item so much depth and meaning…blessings…bkm
July 2, 2010 at 2:05 pm
I appreciate these words thanks!
July 2, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Happy 4th of July! Great words on the celebration of our country’s freedom. Heartspell
July 2, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Happy 4th to you! And thanks!
July 2, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Beautiful. The imagery is spectacular.
“Enclosing one fuse
That Awaits
The flame of
Light’s passion”
Rhyme on!
Tim Keeton
(Undead)Poet / Wizard / Teller-of-tales
July 2, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I appreciated you taking the time to read my words and leave such a lovely comment!
July 2, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I love “wicked candles”!
July 3, 2010 at 12:13 am
I noticed how you could read that two ways after the draft and then I just let it stand cause either way it just sort of fit…and I was fond of it too..Thanks willow!
July 2, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Oh yes!
Simple objects you build line by line into a symbol of such importance! Elegantly done.
July 3, 2010 at 12:13 am
Why thank you! Your words are mighty kind!
July 2, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Nice! I never looked that closely at firecrackers before.
July 3, 2010 at 12:14 am
truthfully me either but now I shall never look at them the same!..Thanks for your visit!
July 2, 2010 at 9:32 pm
“exploding with a declaration of freedom”… a brilliant piece of poetry!
July 3, 2010 at 12:14 am
Thanks your words are very gracious!
July 3, 2010 at 12:29 am
From here onwards, the 4th of July will always be fashioned in the words you have used today…
Exploding with
A Declaration of Freedom
It’s just perfect.
July 3, 2010 at 12:39 am
what an wonderful compliment thank you so much for such kind words!
July 3, 2010 at 3:05 am
What a start, and WHAT AN AMAZING END !!! I was zapped! 🙂
I just loved this one!!!
A happy 4th of July to you as well!!!
July 3, 2010 at 9:24 am
glad you loved it and have a Happy 4th yourself! Thanks for your kind words and the visit!
July 3, 2010 at 8:16 am
nicely done! Thanks for the good Magpie!
July 3, 2010 at 9:23 am
you’re welcome and thank you!
July 3, 2010 at 8:36 am
More than just a fireworks poem DS.I don’t know how you do it! I see rows of men on two sides waiting for peace and, finally signing a treaty. How long will that take?
July 3, 2010 at 9:23 am
your perception and insight are correct I did indeed see them as men, your question make me feel like one of those race horses must feel when they are in the gate awaiting the race..I’m chomping at the bit to answer but I will spare you my sermon for your question is sort of one of those rhetorical ones. The short answer is they did wait, it was signed and about 6 hrs to finish and 3 days to confirm.
July 3, 2010 at 10:21 am
cool!
July 3, 2010 at 8:22 pm
thanks and I appreciate the visit
July 3, 2010 at 10:53 am
i love how you constructed your poem. You broke down each visual detail of the firecrackers and ended with their symbolic “declaration of freedom” great magpie!
July 4, 2010 at 9:41 am
glad you enjoyed it thank you!
July 3, 2010 at 12:12 pm
What a great way to celebrate the 4th of July weekend with a poem like that!
July 3, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I appreciate this thanks!
July 3, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Beautiful and powerful use of words.
July 3, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Thank you very much I appreciate the comment and the visit!
July 4, 2010 at 6:38 am
i hear the hiss of their countdown…nicely played…
July 4, 2010 at 9:43 am
think that’s the first time I’ve ever seen hiss and nice offered together…thanks!
July 4, 2010 at 8:26 am
this is a really col poem.
I really like what you’ve done with it
July 4, 2010 at 9:43 am
so glad you enjoyed it thanks!
July 4, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Kaboom, kaboom!
Keep ’em coming!
July 4, 2010 at 4:10 pm
i’ll try my best! thanks!
July 4, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I stumbled on word-gems here!
Thank YOU for discovering my blog…
Aloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
July 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
you’re welcome it was my pleasure during my visit there and thank you for stopping by here..love “word gems!
July 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Resoundingly wonderful!
July 4, 2010 at 10:34 pm
echo back a thank you!
July 5, 2010 at 2:10 am
I loved it all of it!. I wanted to let you know which line I loved best…but when I went back to retrieve my favorite I realized I could not pick just one…they were all chosen so carefully and placed so delicately and read as their whole so perfectly that to pick one line would do the others an injustice…it would be like separating twins at birth…just beautiful!
July 5, 2010 at 7:15 am
wow what a wonderful compliment thanks and I appreciate your visit!
July 5, 2010 at 4:25 am
Simple and to the point with so much between meaning. I loved the ending!
July 5, 2010 at 7:16 am
glad you enjoyed it thanks!
July 6, 2010 at 1:23 am
Okay, so I totally love the line ‘wicked candles,’ awesome imagery, but the whole poem is fab, I really enjoyed it. Great Magpie!
July 6, 2010 at 1:25 am
thank you so much glad you enjoyed it just sort of popped out of my heart! Again thanks and I appreciate your visit!
July 6, 2010 at 11:21 pm
Declaring independence was a complicated act, yet you capture its essence so succinctly. Lovely!
July 7, 2010 at 12:18 am
thank you and I agree it was difficult!