Mayon Volcano

While kiss by the clouds
     Perfect cone remains sober
           Fury hides beneath



















The subject is one of the active volcanoes
in my homeland, Philippines.  Proud to be 
one of the nominees in the race for
7 Wonders of Nature :)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Anos Avatar
September 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM
I want to see this volcano more and more each year. Now I want to see it more than ever because of this haiku hehehe. Nice. - Olongapoet
White Avatar
September 10, 2008 at 4:22 PM
small write, very descriptive piece, take care D-nyce
Santiago Avatar
September 8, 2008 at 6:05 AM
yes, that's our Mayon Volcano and you've perfectly captured its beautiful image in just three lines, bravo! keep on sharing... rgds, Ernesto
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September 7, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Much said in just three lines. Nice use of personification. Good job! Karen
Spence Sr Avatar
September 6, 2008 at 8:42 PM
This is an excellent description. I can see the imagery clearly. Great job! ~Joseph
Kelly Avatar
September 6, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Perfect descriptive Haiku in 5~7~5 format , Terisita .....
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September 6, 2008 at 6:06 AM
if you live in the shadow of a volcano? MOVE jhl
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