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Unique Times

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Teddy Miller Photograpy

Red Hot fire coursing through my veins

Hearts beat as one, open and weak at the knees

Kids out playing while fire trucks go by

The stop sign ignored

The siren in a distance

Food on the stove simering

Things are heating up

Red wine, licorice vines, hosing us down

Lovers, strangers, kids lost in the night

Electricity drawing us closer in embrace

While others run and flee

A shot on the outside, a pop on the inside

This moment, so primal and guteral upon entry

Kids screaming in the street

The fire getting closer

The beans smouldering on the stove

Moans, grons, sirens getting louder

The smell permeates the room,

A gust of wind

Smoke rising

Sheer delight

Ah sweet Jesus

I flush the toilet and look out the window

A fire of the heart and Sky

Memories of once before as flames turn all to ashes

Picture books, diaries, treasures, going up in flames

Burning a whole in my heart, in their heart and yours

We hold on and embrace this moment

Where love creates closeness and staves off sorrow

And yet may never be again

Starting over, in the rubble

Kids screaming

Parents crying

Dogs barking

And our amazing fire fighters putting out the flames.

Fire in the distance,

Vivid colors lighting up the sky, igniting sparks,

Burning a whole in my heart, your heart, all hearts.

The beauty unspeakable yet sad as the fire hangs in the air and warms us

through the night.

Grateful and thankful as we return and embrace

Fire of The Heart and Sky

kids tucked in

Dogs sleeping

The night quiet

Sirens silenced

Love waits

OMG what a night.

Teddy Miller Photograph

The Waddell Creek Fire happened Sunday night and these pictures were captured by our family friend Teddy Miller. It was burning directly over hwy 1 in California. Luckily no commumities were threatened.
Teddy captures wild life pictures in a moments notice and stops at nothing to get them. His work is captivating, colorful and enriches your heart when you see it. He lives in Davenport, Ca with his wife and new baby boy. You can find his work at http://www.teddymillerphotography.com

You might also remember hearing about the Lake County Fires in California which were devastating. That is where we were at the lake house last weekend where I shared pictures of our family weekend. We are blessed we were not affected by them but know many who were.

Stay Safe out there and Stay Strong!

❤️

Cindy

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Kumar Harsh
2 years ago

Wow, loved how beautifully you have portrayed the fire and the power it commands. This imagery was so powerful that I could the heat right through my phone. But are you safe? Is this place somewhere close to you? Take care Cindy. Loved the poem. 😍😍

Kumar Harsh
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

I loved reading this poem and I am pretty sure the one you are saving must be amazing as well. You should post it whenever you fell like. I would definitely love to read it. 😇
Oh Cindy so sad to hear. Please take care. 😇

Kumar Harsh
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

😍😍😬😬. Aren’t there any safe places for you to go?

inspirechief
2 years ago

Your poem is exciting and mesmerizing. I really got caught up in it. I’m glad everyone is safe. Take care.

gulfcoastpoet@gmail.com
2 years ago

I’m glad you are OK, Cindy! Reading your poem is like being there, smelling the smoke, the glow of the flames, the screams of children. I hope you don’t have any more fires!

Many years ago in Virginia, there was a forest fire on the mountain above my home, and the smell of smoke was rolling down into our yard. I grabbed the dozen or so photo albums with family photos and put them in my car. The fire was extinguished, but I learned from the experience which possessions were irreplaceable.

Take care, Cheryl

Dulcy Singh
2 years ago

“Burning a whole in my heart, your heart, all hearts.” I liked this line the most. How amazingly you have described a fire incident in a poetry, choosing this as a theme is beyond my imagination 👍

Dulcy Singh
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

It was really a pleasure 😊

Muralikrish
2 years ago

Really awesome, Cindy. Love this.👌👌

Muralikrish
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Thanks a lot, Cindy for reading my posts.🙏🙏

Rishika Jain
2 years ago

Lovely poem, Cindy! It took my breath away…Just awesome! Stay safe🤗💖

besondersite
2 years ago

So creative! Loved it 💕 stay safe 🌸

marlene ford gf Sesse
marlene ford gf Sesse
2 years ago

Captivating lovely poetry . Stay safe Cindy

PoojaG
2 years ago

Wow that looks really scary I’m glad you guys are all safe. Beautiful poem!

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2 years ago

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Kritika
2 years ago

Your words explain how cruel the rage of fire is. Imagery of the same can be seen while reading. Happy that you are okay. 🙂😊

Kritika
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Loads of positivity your end Cindy. I am sure he will be safe. Praying for him. 💕

aruna3
2 years ago

“A shot outside,a pop inside….”so much heart touching poem.my dear!! Plz tell me-why the fire’s events are happened in forest of California.

aruna3
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Yeah.most welcome,dear!!

aruna3
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

😊

nitinsingh
2 years ago

great, you change a” fire” in poem you a highly creative .

inerro.land
2 years ago

Love it, so exciting!
Good you are safe and sound!

Karen Lynne Klink
2 years ago

I’m with you. I experienced the Ridge Fire in Colorado when my husband was backpacking for a week and went to work every day with my albums and important papers in the car and a sign in my window that said “Cat Inside” for the firefighters. Every night there was smoke and an orange glow off my back deck. A good friend of mine is a retired smoke jumper; now he fights from the ground and ironically lost his home in the Camp Fire. We keep on keeping on. Love . . .

Joel Abakah
2 years ago

My heart goes out to those who experienced this devastation… my sincerest love and prayers❤🙏

“Memories of once before as flames turn all to ashes”… this line from your poem really drew my attention. I cherish memories so much, especially where a memory was made. So knowing memories are being lost through burnt houses, etc really hurts💔

Loved the creativity of your poem though. 💚🔥

✨Introvert Next Door✨
2 years ago

Sorry about the fire, glad everyone is safe. I can’t imagine losing so much in a fire, you’ve done well making this poem not so damaging as the fire! And these pictures your friend took are amazing and powerful, captured the fire in all its burning glory.

indianeskitchen
2 years ago

Your beautiful poem made me feel like I was right there with you! Although the pictures are gorgeous they tell the story of how devastating it must have been. Stay safe!

indianeskitchen
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Let me know how you like them.

i4deeps
2 years ago

gripping lines. the ‘fiery’ inspiration perhaps!

Kally
2 years ago

Incredibly insightful and inspiring. You truly have a gift for expressing your thoughts.

MisaeMich
2 years ago

Great poem Cindy! It feels real while reading. Glad you’re all safe. ❤️

Fires! Great or small there are lots of related incidents happened this year I heard from different countries. Hoping no more. 🙏🏼

GOD bless 💕

MisaeMich
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

You’re most welcome Cindy. 💕

Silver Stone
2 years ago

Woah, this was simply amazing! I love how vividly you’ve described the fire and the ill fated night; it’s almost as if you could picture yourself in this scenario. Keep writing amazing stuff like this!

Silver Stone
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

You’re most welcome! This was indeed a lovely poem

Rishika Kakar
2 years ago

Ahh your poetry invoked such powerful imagery in my head. The fires must be devastating.
Beautifully written, Cindy!
I am glad you are safe and good. Hugs and love for all of you. Stay strong.

Rishika Kakar
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Oh wow. Coincidences do occur then, I guess. Or maybe it was your sub consciousness trying to emerge? Whatever it was, stay safe, Cindy ❤️❤️❤️

Ingrid
2 years ago

This sounds terrifying! It’s a wonderful poem but so frightening to think it’s a real life situation. I hope you and your family are all safe and well.

rothpoetry
2 years ago

The fires must be very frightening for those living nearby! I can’t image what you experience!
dwight

rothpoetry
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Wow! Stay safe and be careful!

D B
D B
2 years ago

I get a chuckle out of each article on the CA fires. It always reminds me of the insanity of those residents who continue to vote Democrat but expect a different result in their state’s fire control methods and cleaning up of the forests……………….what idiots.

sloppy buddhist
2 years ago

Heartfelt good to know you’re safe Cindy…sending all good things to you and your loved ones ~ hugs hedy 🤗❣️

jonicaggiano
2 years ago

I can feel the chaos in your words my friend. We were praying about the fires but I couldn’t imagine what it must have been like and now I know. How frightening and devastating fire can be. Felt so badly for all the horrible loss. Watching a fire close enough that you can smell it and see it was definitely felt in your work. Beautifully descriptive but hard to read. Glad you all made it. Love and hugs to you Cindy, my friend. Joni

jonicaggiano
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

I don’t know how you handle it. I have a terrible fear of fire but I think it comes from my mom cooking and drinking and setting the kitchen on fire several times. The smoke can’t be good for you either. Please be careful. I worry for people that won’t evacuate when the fire gets so close. Better to survive. Love you Cindy. 💕❤️💖

jonicaggiano
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Please be very careful my dear friend. I couldn’t imagine you close to that. I am so glad you are ok. Thank God. Love to you my sweet friend. 💕❤️Joni

jonicaggiano
Reply to  Cindy Georgakas
2 years ago

Of course you are my friend. Love and hugs back to you. ❤️💕🤗🤗Joni

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