Friday Night Bonfire

Oxygen is plentiful
when it comes to Friday night's release.

I'm standing in the living room in
nothing but fuzzy, red slippers
made of synthetic fleece.

Is there anything sexier
than a person's flammability?

Give me a propane abdomen,
clear eyes of gasoline,
a vulnerable stray curl,
closeness,
volatility next to
fifty-eight kilos of
untapped heat.

Familiarity fuels me.

Here in our tinder bed,
stacking limbs
like kindling,
we wait for a 
spark to be aroused
to see if it will catch
amongst the week's debris
and spread warmth
unattended,
burning down the house.

©2024 | K.F. Hartless

Cover Art: “Lust” by Alla Bogdanovic

Paramore’s cover of Talking Heads classic hit, “Burning Down the House”

12 responses to “Friday Night Bonfire”

zfthrimej

Also liking that the content of this post can hint at the title’s subliminal message potential. Within Friday Night Bonfire are the letters F,a,n, b,o,n,e (put together: fan bone). Ardently deep.

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Ooh, I’m liking this extra layer. Thanks so much for the kind comment. I put a lot of thought in my word choice, so it’s wonderful to hear you can appreciate the subtle choices. Cheers!
  
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msjadeli

Smolderingly good. Good cover of the TH!

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thanks, Lisa. I heard this cover for the first time on my way to work this morning. It fueled this fire, for sure. Cheers.
  
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  1. msjadeli
    
    You’re welcome. She has some fabulous dexterity with her voice.
    
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beth

excellent wording

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Thank you, Beth. Cheers to Friday and a well-deserved weekend!
  
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johnlmalone

Wow !!! this burns ! the imagery, the wording and this amazing line: is there anything sexier than a person’s inflammability?’ transgressive and wonderful !

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Samantha Burgett

Ohh this is so electrifying! You have such a way with words and as others have said here in the comments, are a master of striking, vivid imagery. Every time I open one of your posts, I know I’ll get chills. It’s such a joy to read what you write!

Today, the chills commenced here:
“nothing but fuzzy, red slippers
made of synthetic fleece”

and here:
“volatility next to
fifty-eight kilos of
untapped heat”

haha. 🙂

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1. K.F. Hartless
  
  Your comments are so kind. I love to write in the moment and to write what is real. I am so honored to have you read my rods and give me candidness in return. What a gift. I thank you so much for that.
  
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SelmaMartin

So hot 👏🏽

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Sensual Sketchwork

This sounds volatile and explosive!

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