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Life or Death

December 12, 2011
By RedRocket BRONZE, Garland, Texas
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The presence of water
Is life or death.
Fire threatens all life
With its flaring,
Luminescent orange flames.

Hiss! Crackle! Pop!
Claiming all forms of life
Falling victim to the glowing blaze.
Fire is a one way disastrous train,
Until it meets its match.

The red rippling flames with
Crackling, brown branches
Cannot handle its opponent.
Water is like nature’s weapon,
Protecting life of all forms.

© Josh W., Peoria, AZ

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