A Boil On the Skin of the World

A Boil on the Skin of the World The surging power rumbles through Molten rock it tends to spew The lava flows though hidden veins We cannot see until land strains Rising like a boil on the skin The inflammation building within Pain and puss explode to relieve The pressure below we cannot conceive A carbuncle on the skin of the world The pressure to burst, mountain tops hurl The lava rising building from beneath The powers of hell waiting to unleash
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horsman Avatar
October 21, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Oh Boy, or should that be girl.. i do really like these kinds of poems you write, regarding the relationship between different aspects, these are so clever, just love this...
Minardi Avatar
February 24, 2012 at 7:45 AM
I loved this, Mandy. Such a thought provoking poem. Great message contained too. :)
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 24, 2012 at 8:12 AM
Thank you Dinda x
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2012 at 10:48 PM
VERY good description, the analogy of it to a boil!! I used to get boils on my arm , nasty things. and look out when the lava spews out!!!
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February 21, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Mandy, hi!!!! wow... this rushes like lava... hell unleashed...oh! no... what have we done! :-( lol.. ,.. Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem with us. Have yourself a good night, always* PD
Fitzgerald Avatar
February 21, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Mandy i loved this but as i read prince Charles kept popping in my head :) , have a great day Mandy , Hugs and best wishes , Declan xxx
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February 21, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Wery good Mandy, I like the way you put it. -oxox Anne-Lise
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