FEARFUL

ZIGGY

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   

  • Author: ZIGGY (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 15th, 2018 16:22
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Laura🌻

    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~

    • ZIGGY

      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

      • Laura🌻

        You’re welcome!

        It is hard indeed!



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