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Too hot to handle

The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull © Albert Jakobsson
/ National News / Zuma and Courtesy Time Magazine

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Lava

 
You can't stop the fire below,
it yearns and burns and wants to grow.
 
Insatiable desire that we all know,
but keep to ourselves for fear.
 
The churning starts deep within,
a heat that grows like unnatural sin.
 
It can't be denied for it has no kin,
in the lexicon of urges with no peer.
 
It works its way to the top,
it has to grow and cannot stop.
 
When it bursts forth with force and might,
some view it with glee and others with fright.
 
For there is no stopping its mighty flow.
The fire above like the fire below.
 
Burns everything it touches in its path,
nothing can escape its fiery wrath.
 
So if you wish to play with fire,
beware the lava of your desire.
 
Channel it for a good to replenish the earth,
and give destruction a very wide berth.
 
Copyright 2014 © Ronald W. Hull
 
10/30/14

 
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Reviewed by Darrell and Kathy Adams
Reviewed on November 12, 2014
That lava could be a metaphor for so many things from unchecked greed or desire to pure evil. In any case it does take everything in its path. Great summation of one of the sides of nature in any case. Good read, thanks.
Many blessings,
Be well,
Kathy
Reviewed by TeeJay khan
Reviewed on November 10, 2014
I totally relate to this poem and that hidden meaning it represents. Sometimes people blinded with desire do end up getting burnt.
Lovely piece as usual
Regards
TeeJay
Reviewed by Michael Jones
Reviewed on November 7, 2014
What we can't do God can! What we can do is pray, prayer is how we communicate with God our Father, creator of the ends of the earth! A Volcano is a small thing to God, talk to Him about it. Very interesting poem Ron. Fire, lava and sin all burn, one the soul and the other two our land, all can be eradicated! Thanks for those wondrous reminders brother Ron! Peace!!!
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 6, 2014
So if you wish to play with fire,
beware the lava of your desire.

Channel it for a good to replenish the earth,


Wise advice; thank you for sharing this, Ron. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on November 6, 2014
GREAT WORK! ENJOYED THE YOUR RHYME SCHEME, STYLE AND ITS METAPHORICAL INCLINATIONS. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on November 5, 2014
colorful truisms work well with your rhyme scheme
Reviewed by Richard Cederberg
Reviewed on November 5, 2014
Nicely gestated... IMO, aside from the obvious, this could be an apt metaphor for the human heart as well.
Reviewed by Isabella Koldras
Reviewed on November 4, 2014
...it is only natural...to get down...feeling the pressure
and the stress of dayly life...but the pulsating desire
is the only beginning...of all opportunities...talents...it is
a power that restores confidence....ignites human
creative mind...just when one needs it...needs it most!
Yours is the greatest motivator-poem!
Thank you Ron.

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on November 4, 2014
A great poem, Ron, a great poem indeed!
Who can ever stand in the way of nature?
Thanks for sharing it with us!
Reviewed by J. Roseline
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
Yes Ron I so much agree with you... especially like the last two lines which says it all.....so well JK
Reviewed by June Marshall
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
This poem represents the turmoil overtaking the world as we knew it. Very fitting for these times we are about to face in world domination by forces beyond our control
Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
Ron~
Exceptional write. Enjoyed!

Lady Mary Ann
Reviewed by Mary Cochrane
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
These poem contains a wealth of advice indirectly. Lovely write Ron.
Mary
Reviewed by Liana Margiva
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 2, 2014
"Channel it for a good to replenish the earth" - if only all would heed your sage advice.
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
hot stuff, excellent write Ron, a hell of a place to reside at
near a volcano.......Peace be with you

William
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
So many victums and it looks so scary from afar. I wouldn't want to be there. Great work.

hug
Kathy
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
Cumming to the top from the internals,
Cumming right from his master the infernal,
Puberty does bring it forth,
Nudity not necessary,
Liberty to the young,
Happy are the old...-e-
Reviewed by Alan Cook
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
Lava--so that's what it's called. I missed that in Sex Ed. That explains a lot of things.
Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
You're too hot to handle!

Love ya!

Jane
Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
The lava flows unstoppable.
you can't use a clamp.
Safe I'll be
As I watch it on TV
In the glow of my lava lamp.

Very hot, were you nburning to write this?
Michael D.
Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
Some of us take a bath in Lava --
You are talking soap, aren't you?
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
Ahhh . . . Would that these words would come true . . .
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
I like what your poem says. I like even better whaq your poem SAYS!!!

Chip B.
Reviewed by Tom poesyco.th@gmail.com
Reviewed on November 1, 2014
RON ... WHEN YER HOT... YER HOT HOT HOT !
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