Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Burning Off Comments

Rating: 2.8

They're burning off at the Rampadells,
The tawny flames uprise,
With greedy licking around the trees;
The fierce breath sears our eyes.
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Dorothea Mackellar
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Dr Antony Theodore 29 July 2020

The fire bites deep in that beating heart, The creamy smoke-wreaths ooze From cracks and knot-holes along the trunk To melt in greys and blues. The young horned moon.. very fine expressions. tony

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Richard Davis 12 March 2022

Great comment Antony! I'm doing a survey about this poem. Can you tell me what you think this poem is about and how these expressions created imagery in your head.

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Richard Davis 12 March 2022

Great comment Antony! We are doing a survey about this poem. Could you please explain what you think this poem is about and how you think these expressions created imagery in your mind. Much appreciated!

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