Standing atop the volcano
in the midst of an impulsive adventure
I became flummoxed and shrieked
at the madness of this venture
Smoke escapes from the crater
precipitating some lava
the heat so intense
affecting my vena cava
Racing to the valley
wishing that I could fly
molten lava flowing down the mountain
fearing it is time to die
Seeing a river
jumping from a rope
the water is still cool
my only hope
Running through the water
seeing a plane
last tourist leaving
I leaped aboard attempting to maintain
In the air
observing water mixed with fire
breathing fresh air
fulfilling a life desire
Admiring nature’s fury
free flowing without resistance
powerful with a certain beauty
best viewed from a distance
New morning arrives
ocean waves glimmer in the sun
now content with a slow venture
sipping orange juice and rum
copyright 2023 Debbie Pierce
Piper's Adventures 
Great to hear your recital!!!!
Thank you. I am enjoying being able to record my poems. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
“Best viewed from a distance…”
What an adventure! A fearless flight.
Wonderful poem to read with my morning orange juice, Debbie.
Thank you. I think that it would be neat to see a volcano from a safe distance. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
Wow ..we saw this volcano in the middle east . Thanks for sharing this idea.
Let’s follow our blogs. Anita
Thanks for reading. That’s so neat that you have seen the volcano in person. Such an exciting adventure. I just started following your blog. Impressive photographs. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
Thanks and have a wonderful week. 😊
excellent Debbie, you are always writing fantastic poems! I am in awe at how you encorporate all the prompt words!
Thank you for your kind words. I am working on incorporating all the prompt words and on improving the imagery in my poems. Thank you for reading. Please take care and have a wonderful day!
Great
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
My pleasure ☺️do read my blog also😁
Hi. I enjoyed reading the latest story on your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Loved the narrative in this poem. Definitely felt like I was along for the journey.
Thank you. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
What an imagination!
Thank you. I thought it would be a fun adventure. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful day!
What a beautiful poem!
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!