I dreamed I had a fear last night.
It was cold,
It was dark
It slithered through my mind
Left shivers behind
I sought to pull away from it
Yet it seemed like running in place
I was caught in its web
Twisted, tangled,
Being strangled.
Don’t fight it, a voice whispered
But I could not stop
I did not want to look at it
Trying to focus
It’s just hocus pocus
How long has it been here?
From the beginning of time?
Is it an integral part of me?
It’s simply natural, you see.
Stop fighting, you’ll be free.
Quantum Hermit 
Apr 28, 2015 @ 11:59:34
Ooo! Clapping loudly! “Is it an integral part of me? It’s simply natural, you see. Stop fighting, you’ll be free.” Loved this! Had a very wise friend once who knew I was having issues with a recurring nightmare where I was being chased but didn’t know by who or what. She told me the next time it happened to stop running and turn around and look. It was exactly that. It was ME all along… I really identify with this. Good job, Fim!
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:03:20
Thank you!!! Interesting idea about next time you dream, to stop running and turn around. That mean you can lucid dream! That’s so cool!
I wrote three different things. This one was the least like what I’ve done here before, so it fit the twist.
Is this the last week of Writing 101? That’s going to feel strange.
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Apr 30, 2015 @ 21:05:24
didn’t realize being chased was that common …makes me feel better now…;)
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 12:50:24
I hate nightmares especially the ones that reoccur like old friends. (maybe friends is the wrong term.) Wonderful poem thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:05:51
I’m really glad you like it! I’m always uncertain about poems.
Nightmares are unsettling, but I supposed when you have them often, they almost become familiar. Not so much a friend, but a known.
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Apr 30, 2015 @ 21:07:23
Me too! I am uncertain too but trying a different voice felt easier that way
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 14:12:29
Very nice.. I like the verses! You are good
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:07:57
Thank you! I don’t often write poetry, anymore (years ago I did). But I couldn’t get wordpress to separate the verses lol I thought that might spoil the presentation.
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:14:06
Try using the ” option while writing a blog.. It helps.
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:20:54
Really? Thank you! I will try.
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 15:58:13
Wow, really descriptive words! I was right there with you.
Mary
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:11:41
Thank you, Mary! It’s really interesting to think of which words most feel like my fear, when I’m not in the midst of it.
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 16:31:06
Yes. Very nice my buddy. The poetry is great but the wisdom is what made me smile the most. “Snarl like a cheetah”
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 17:56:54
Yeah, I rather like the spirit of that new icon, Fim! It’s you! Spirited!
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:15:36
Actually, I was just going to put up another, sweetah Cheetah!
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 20:14:38
Thank you! You got it. Snarling like a Cheetah at it.
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Apr 28, 2015 @ 21:40:54
Held on to every descriptive word.
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Apr 29, 2015 @ 00:01:06
Thank you! I’m not used to poetry, but it worked for this prompt.
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Apr 29, 2015 @ 06:38:01
It did!
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Apr 30, 2015 @ 21:04:25
Can’t believe it same thought… but yours is more put together… Didn’t realize so many people had nightmares….
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