I Have This fear -- a poem, out of standard
I have this fear, haunts me
Fear doesn't go away
I fear spontaneous
I'm linked with Izadore Guyre in the Imaginary Garden with Real Toads, Out of Standard - Fire from a Different Sun.
http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2016/09/out-of-standard-fire-from-different-sun.html
Notes:
- The photo was taken by my son, Tim, who, as a Boatman, had just untied this ship from the dock five minutes before. The ship, leaving the Houston Ship Channel with its cargo, struck an obstruction in the water, leaking gallons and gallons of flammable liquid. Some how the liquid floating on top of the water caught fire. Causes and damages are still under investigation. No life was lost.
- Spontaneous Combustion is the burning of a human for no apparent reason. This was common in 18th and 19th Century literature (a list of some). I have read Dickens' Bleak House and also some references from Twain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_human_combustion (more information than you probably want to know there).
Labels: Fire, Personal-Challenge-2016, Poem, Real Toads, Spontaneous combustion, Syllabic Form
12 Comments:
I love the connection you make of fear and burning. This poem is highly written, no word gone to waste. Often what comes from within can be the best or worst fires. Thanks so much for posting to the Out of Standard!
It is unreal the power fear holds over us. Your second stanza is so powerful. Once fear strikes its match we are never sure when the fire will consume.
Fear is a very true burn... I like how you tied this to the myths of spontaneous combustion...
"I'm ashes in my mind" is a terrific, strong image
I'm ashes in my mind... What an incredible line, Jim.
"I'm ashes in my mind" is a line that really strikes me, Jim. Great write!
I feel your fear and 'ashes in my mind' is a wonderful phrase.
safety for our loved ones...a burning fear and desire
that's a hot poem Jim; (SMILES) yet such a haunting can be no fun
Nice write
much love...
Powerful last lines, Jim. Fear does scorch the mind.
Such lingering fear where an inflammable material is close at hand. It'll put the chill to everyone!
Hank
I was a kid when I heard about 'spontaneous combustion' - scared me silly
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