Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Riddle for a June Tuesday

I quietly sit and wait
until someone moves my plate.
By then, it's much too late
and nothing will escape
the destruction I create
because I am now awake.
Sorry, but you can't close my gate.
My wrath you cannot sedate.
I'm not picky about what I take.
But, this promise I do make,
I always give back a rebate.
It's best if you leave in great haste,
because next it's you that I'll taste!

What am I?

4 comments:

Kathleen Ryan said...

an earthquake?

Laura said...

It's not an earthquake, but that is a very good guess.

You are so close!

Kathleen Ryan said...

a volcano

Laura said...

Yes, Yes, you are correct!

The answer is a VOLCANO!!!