Serpent chase my stench
of fear slither and slide
in shaded corners so the
shape that is seen is not
this trembling silhouette
I fret and listen for that
rustling sound feet are
clamped to the ground
are you near or close around
have fallen far from grace
at a rapid pace this sorrowful face
Had it all now chased by that
hiss that crawls a cold blooded killer
inner demon consumed my joy
this frightened boy
Fragile are our dying passions consuming
without noting consequence lady luck
abandoned me as my end draws near a
lone tear holds the wealth of my dwindling
fear in death
Rigor mortis has enshrined my totality
encapsulated by a final expression that
speaks volumes to the knowing
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Zigs,
A super write! I’ve read it a few times. Each time I read it, I get a sense of a different fear! There can be many interpretations! It all depends on the reader! They can be totally different than the writer’s! In my humble opinion, that’s the beauty of this poem!
The pic alone can be interpreted in many ways! It complements your poem very well!
I interpret it as depicting someone who is in danger and is hiding in the dark cave. He is being protected from the danger by the animals guarding the cave!
It seems a boy wants to hide in the darkest corner he can find to avoid the dangers coming his way!
The last stanza is truly effective to the boy’s plight!
~Laura~
hi Laura as always thanks for your insightful response to my posts I like your interpretation of my words I strive to have more than one if truth be known but its hard to get the balance of it correct
You’re welcome!
It is hard indeed!
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