Liquid Fire

Eruption of ash,
Earth bleeds as the mountain vents:
A river of flames.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Golden Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I live not too far from Mount St. Helens. This one is very real to me! Blessings to you, Raul! Donna
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September 15, 2009 at 3:33 PM
You pen is liquid fire as it blazes bright and constant for all of us! Thank you dearest Raul for your kind congrats on my feature. Hope to enter your contest if I can. The picture is so inspiring. Hugs to you, shar xoxo
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September 15, 2009 at 5:30 AM
Your pen is on fire, my friend! Vivid, molten images in perfect form! Thank you for all your support and kindness, Raul. I am so happy to be home again and sharing with my dear friends. God bless you, always. Love, Robin
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September 14, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Eruption of fire and flames..you see aHaiku but let me see a Haiku and Senryu.i love this liquid fire --excellen- write-in my favs.--Charma
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September 14, 2009 at 11:32 AM
We live beneath one of these.....Mt. Lassen about 50 miles from here.... last time she ventend was early 1800's....Let's hope she keeps silent :) !!!
Nieves Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM
This is a vivid image of a volcanic eruption.I admire the haiku as a whole, but the lines:Earth bleeds...a river of flames, just gets to me. Raul, your title is BOOMBASTIC!!!! and the haiku is flawless. I.N.
Nieves Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM
This is a vivid image of a volcanic eruption.I admire the haiku as a whole, but the lines:Earth bleeds...a river of flames, just gets to me. Raul, your title is BOOMBASTIC!!!! and the haiku is flawless. I.N.
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September 14, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Bravo Excellent writing Raul. Love, Carol
Lopez Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 9:59 AM
the middle line is a great visual and another reminder of natures fury...........very nice
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September 14, 2009 at 4:52 AM
Raul, This haiku creates an exacting image of "liquid fire" Very nice poetry. Lovingly, Dane
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September 14, 2009 at 12:04 AM
Very vivid Raul.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today
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