sitting high above the volcano
in a helicopter suspended in flight
grasping at the sight below
wishing no truth in what I see
below me in a vermillion hue
a consistent flow of caustic lava
swaying to the left and then right
cascading down verdant covered hillside
encompassing all living elements
with exception only of that which
grows high upon the bower of trees
even those cling to life
while enduring extreme sufficating heat
until finally the climbing flames
follow their path up the trees
leaving behind nothing but ashes
of life once vibrant and promising
hovering above this dreadful sight
I think of life in general
how easy it is to become complacent
to feel safe
to just sit back and enjoy life
and yet knowing that a burning demise
awaits those of us who refuse to see it coming
I fly away from this morbid scene
with a fresh outlook on life
a lesson learned through spiritual awakening
my religious beliefs still in tact
I make a promise to strengthen my awareness
to solidify unity between spiritual and religious
they say all things happen for a reason
today nature set the stage
for one of the greatest performances
I have ever witnessed
and through devastation
comes beauty and hope
just as that hillside will grow new life
I too will begin to grow with a new outlook
one of hope and beauty with the knowledge
that to lose sight of the bigger picture
will bring nothing but demise
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powerful images in your words 
your words are so moving... seriously I love them. Great job with this poem, good luck to you!!! 
