September 4, 2019 · 1:49 pm
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Every Evening – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon

5 Lines – Aflame

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“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames.”  Rumi

Every Evening

Every evening at the Hare and Hound
they arrived, he first, then she a while later,
and every evening they left together
arm in arm
and burned to the ground.

©Paul Vincent Cannon

Paul, pvcann.com

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41 responses to “Every Evening – a poem by Paul Vincent Cannon”

  1. Winnie
    September 4, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    I can almost feel their heat. Whew! Awesome poem, Paul.

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  3. Mr. Mel
    September 4, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Beautiful Paul, so much passion taking life in so few words. Wonderful post.🙏🙏❤️

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  5. calmkate
    September 4, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    lol a bit of fun .. love that Rumi quote and a stunning pic!

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  6. America On Coffee
    September 5, 2019 at 3:48 am

    Hopefully each flame can ignite the loving flames of others… ))))❤((((

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  7. Zael Sealing
    September 5, 2019 at 4:40 am

    Oh WOWZA!!

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  8. Liz Gauffreau
    September 5, 2019 at 10:35 am

    I concur with the comments of your other readers. Wow!

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  9. dawnbirdau
    September 5, 2019 at 11:57 am

    One of my favourite quotes. Love that passion, Paul! lol

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  10. -Eugenia
    September 5, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    Oh, my! 🤩 Splendid!

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  15. Patricia
    September 9, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    Simply awesome! Thank you for sharing the passion.

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  16. lync56
    September 18, 2019 at 11:21 pm

    Wow amazing how you get a story and passion and can hook in in so few lines – loved it

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