Leaping Ring of Fire

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velvet sky,  glistening silver moonlight

white sails dancing, gentle sea breeze

whispering  haunting tales, dreams ignite

captain charting new course with ease

Truedessa slips her arms around him

eyeing the map and compass at hand

hot yellow-orange candlelight dims

flickering visions, drifting desert sand

cat lost , giant pyramids take form

mystical gathering deity of the moon

flashing bright,  rapid meteor storm

warning signs of what will appear soon

mystic sky small opening, blinding light

cats eyes full of wonder gently rising

Truedessa grabs his tail taking flight

Captain Pat latches on not surprising

floating upward what will be their plight

gateway , entering the shadow land

darkness surrounds, ship out of sight

BOOM , Bang, clash,  craSH
  CRACK.. Zip...Zap

lost, utterly confused struggling to stand

Truedessa crying,  crazy cat missing

captain surveying, devising a plan

distant noise,  disgruntled cat  hissing

traveling by foot stumbling upon a man

riding a camel, captain makes a deal

trading a rare jewel for a helping hand

rescuing the cat, they may have to steal

Truedessa following distant hissing sound

up ahead huge ancient golden pyramid

sudden fear, we should circle around

atmosphere hazy,  growing humid
  sticky air
   scorching heat
     rapid..heartbeat..

quietly dismounting sneaking a peek

sacrificial offering,hypnotized jeweled cat

trembling earth shakes,Truedessa shrieks

sandstorm blowing, guards falling splat

 

captain draws his iron sword & attacks

Truedessa, conjuring spirits ancient ones

ghostly figures covering their backs

grabbing the cat, distant portal, RUN
 RUN, FASTER, FASTER...

leaping head first, huge ring of fire

frantic spinning, trying to get a grip

dizziness, not sure what transpired

candlelight flickers back on the ship

snuffing red flame, slipping into bed

Captain & Truedessa blanket of night

bora bora shores flashing in their heads

cat resting at their feet , twinkling light

illusion...could it be... jewel collar glowing bright

Two light hearted fools bid you good-night...

NOTE: Time to tell my tale as the journey continues
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