The Ashen Raindrop

Volcanic spat and gracefully fleeing,
 clawing free from cloying breath.
Flame and fire, bolt and thunder
Lofty pride puffs its wheezing lungs.

Pumice stone, hiss possessed,
Soar and tumble, spew and tremble,
pyroclastic gush, clean sweep scrapes
Its hellish gush claws the land.

As pumice specks float on layers new,
Tumble- turn- spin, climbs to climes.
Clouded cold as tears cling to specks,
And weighted grief drags them down.

Freefalling grace and rainbow hewn,
Falling to destruction and soft explosions.
They assault the growling beauty beast,
As its serpents hiss rages at rest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Loving Iii Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 7:37 AM
I it 've never seen that force of nature but you have discribed it well . Thanks for stoping by
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April 20, 2013 at 9:01 AM
I enjoyed reading your work, thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poems.
Delaney Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 6:23 PM
really captures the essence of the volcano. We have one erupting on the big island of Hawaii and when the wind comes from the Kona direction we get the vog. Welcome and thanks for visiting my page. SuZ
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April 20, 2013 at 9:00 AM
Thank you for reading and comments on my poem, I really enjoy reading your poems.
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April 16, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Diddo with PD's comment dear poet ! I look forward to reading you with intensity.......have a wonderful week....much love, james
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April 20, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Hi and thanks for reading and commenting on my poem. You to have a great week.
Kendrick Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM
Very creative, expressive and unique work..Enjoyed reading it this afternoon..In this one is some great poetic techniques..Thanks for stopping by my work..Welcome to soup..Sara
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April 20, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Thank you for the welcome and taking the time to read and comment on my poem its greatly appreciated.
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April 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM
I like the freefalling grace and spirit of your poem. Seosamh, all with rage shall rest ... this was a very interesting poem. I have to read more to learn about your writes.. always~ Linda
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April 20, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Thank you for your kind comments and reading my poem
Trifiatis Avatar
April 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM
An explosion of beautiful language use, erupted at the heart of one's mind!
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April 20, 2013 at 8:56 AM
Thank you for your kind words.
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