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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