The Volcano Sleeps

Atop the rim of the vast hole I look for the fiery dragon within Now cooled by time I crinkle my eyes in the sunlight Astounded at the wonders beyond Another world another era The blue waters attract the tourists Who visit in their thousands A tranquil niche from their daily toll I close my eyes reflecting the past Only to be wakened by a noise The splash of the salmon as they leap I wonder how they first came to this lake That is history...... My today will be history tomorrow Penned 14 January 2019 Contest:sleeping volcano by Eve Roper