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Blind Panic

Blind panic There was a warning came one day It said disaster’s on its way An old volcano in the distance It could erupt in any instance The molten ash came pouring out As neighbouring village was in doubt Folk were running to and fro It seems they had nowhere to go. Buildings were cracking one by one Blocking out the golden sun This thing did turn our day to night As everyone was filled with fright As the Earth did turn to lava Many prayed to the holy father. Vera Duggan 16 August 2014.

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Reginald Telemacque

Date: 1/2/2018 2:02:00 PM

Good poem. Reminds me of the time when the volcano errupted in the neighbouring island montserrat

Vera Duggan
Date: 1/2/2018 6:48:00 PM

Hi Reginald, thank you for this great comment, it would be a nightmare, thank goodness I live here, no Volcano's, no earthquakes etc. not yet anyway, thank you for visiting my page and take care......Vera

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/8/2014 1:46:00 AM

great rhythm and rhyme Vera sad yet evocative write great pen hugs

Vera Duggan
Date: 11/9/2014 11:01:00 PM

Thank you so much Shadow, I try, how are you my dear? take care.......Vera.............

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/23/2014 4:44:00 PM

This is a very well written poem about disasters. I always say that when they happen somewhere else, we think we are safe, but when they happen close to home we don't know where to run. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/24/2014 3:13:00 AM

Oh Lucy thank you much for the wonderful comment, all I can say is thank goodness we don't have any over here, then again we could always have a tidal wave LoL.. Take care my dear friend..........Vera..........

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 8/21/2014 7:23:00 PM

That's it----your on my favorites now !

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/22/2014 8:12:00 PM

Jerry thank you for putting me on your fav's., you are too kind...................Take care my friend..........Vera........

J. R. Corbin

Date: 8/21/2014 8:06:00 AM

Vera, I can't imagine anything more frightening than this. I remember seeing artist depictions of old Pompei and pictures of bodies forever cast in stone. You have done an excellent job of re-creating the vision!

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/22/2014 8:11:00 PM

Thank you so much for the comment Jim, yes I have been to Italy and seen Pompei and that gigantic Volcano, it would have been terrible for those people, when you look at the volcano all sorts of things go through your mind and imagination is a funny thing, take care my friend.............Vera............

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/20/2014 6:04:00 PM

My friend this is a great write. Had me thinking about the big blow that may someday come from our Yellowstone ! Predicted to destroy at least half of this nation and possible much more! Enjoyed the read much!

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/21/2014 12:21:00 AM

Thank you so much Robert, yes I have heard about Yellowstone, lets hope it doesn't happen, they do say that it is like a keg of dynamite ready to explode, but it is no good worrying about it, by the way I googled your house the other day, how far are you from Woolmart, looks like walking distance, see if you can google ours, take care my dear friend love to all...........Vera...........

Vera Duggan

Date: 8/19/2014 7:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Cheryl, sometimes I can't quite believe that I am writing these poems, I have never written poetry in my life but I always like to read poetry, I loved it at school, anyway as long as people like them, take care my friend and I am going to keep nagging you for an e mail until I get one LoL.................Vera..

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/16/2014 7:47:00 AM

a very descriptive poem, vera. i especially love the rhyme of "distance" and "instance" - excellent!

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/17/2014 5:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Ilene, I play Big Fish games on the net and some of them inspire me to write, so this is one of them, thank you for taking the time to read, take care my dear friend.............Vera...........

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/16/2014 7:46:00 AM

- I'm glad we do not have volcanoes in Norway - Panic ...... horrified !!!! - A great poem Vera! - Enjoy your lovely weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Vera Duggan
Date: 8/17/2014 5:11:00 AM

Anne Lise thank you so much for the comment, like you we don't have Volcanoes either but I have seen the one in Italy not far from Naples, it would be horrible, thank you for reading Lisa's poem, by the way they have got United States near her name so ad. min have made a Boo Boo, should be Australia, anyway I don't suppose it matters, Take care my friend, have a good week..............Vera...............