A haunting reflection on Pompeii’s last moments and the enduring power of nature.The Silent Fall of Pompeii. Image by the author.This poem reflects on the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that buried Pompeii, capturing the suddenness of the disaster and the stillness that followed.The Silent Fall of PompeiiBeneath Vesuvius, the city thrived,The streets were filled, the air alive,Merchants called... Continue Reading →