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A Second Chance

 

 

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The world was on fire below us,

the heat rose with every passing second.

Mountains and valleys tumbled continuously,

as I sat and watched it all upon the highest cliff.

 

People were running from every direction,

trying to find the only road left to escape.

There was mass confusion as wars broke out,

adding to the terror and fear that was so imminent.

 

The sky bursted into the hottest blue flames,

as ashes and rocks fell to the ground.

Many were very careless and selfish,

adding more fuel to the fiery monster.

 

A few ran down to the middle of the road,

where it suddenly opened up into a cross.

Upon noticing this many fell to their knees,

and began reciting a humble prayer.

 

They asked for courage in their time of fear,

and respect so that they would all get along.

They prayed for salvation and a miracle,

hoping that they would somehow be saved.

 

Hearing their prayers the Lord took a deep breath,

and blew away every ember that burned around them.

They smiled in appreciation and greeted one another,

with a warm embrace and sincere apology.

 

Their smiles lit up the entire universe,

as a beautiful rainbow appeared above them.

They all ran straight to the crossroad,

and celebrated their second chance at life.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pizza

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  • aboomer silver member
    November 18, 2008

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    Beautiful wording! This reads so nicely, great images, and is so uplifting. I especially like your last verse.
    Well done!
    best wishes in the contest.

  • Starz of Heaven gold member
    November 13, 2008

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    This is a nice take on the picture indeed I think that you did a great job with it the picture was found on photobucket not goggle though if you could give proper credit I would appreciate it thank you for your entry be well


  • Scyphon
    November 12, 2008

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    Very well done, it was beautiful and inspiring. The imagery was perfect to the picture. Excellent write and best of luck to you


  • Disturbed Prodigy
    November 12, 2008

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    this is a wonderfully descriptive and thought provoking poem my friend, at least in my mine, keep it flowing and good luck in the contest


  • Arizona Sunset
    November 12, 2008

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    I love the way you found words for this prompt! I am always delighted to read your poems best of luck to you in the contest blessings always~Trisha~


  • Deindichter
    November 11, 2008

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    Awesome piece, I like free verse and I like your inclusion of more of a story, than the obvious that is in the image. The idea that God shines some benevolence your way is another cool addition, and all together it was a pleasure to read. Best of luck

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