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Claustrophobia

Had visitors over on the weekend
The subject turned to life's scary moments
At ten years old had a daredevil heart
Dragged this story out of retirement

Trembled like I was living it over again
With my good buddies Ken and Bob
Crawled into a narrow culvert on our bellies
Amazing how my heart still throbs

Your truly was first, then Ken, then Bob
Travelled twenty feet, then no choice
The way ahead was totally impassable
Screamed BACK UP with fear in my voice!

Ever experienced real claustrophobia?
There was no escape, no detour
Heart started beating like a damn trip hammer
Soiled my new knickers, for sure

Ever tried crawling backwards on your belly
A panicky feeling in your tummy
Bad enough, crawling backwards I mean
But embarrassing, I called for my mummy!

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Donna Jones Date: 9/6/2013 8:28:00 PM Jack....wow...scary situation but you still made it entertaining!!!!...have a great weekend friend!!!!! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/7/2013 7:04:00 AM I still get the willys when I think about it! Love and big hugs, Donna dear Donna! xoxox

Wayland Bunch Date: 9/6/2013 4:36:00 AM I imagine you hate seeing people crawling into tiny places in movies. Probably even if it's humourous you don't find it funny. The funny thing about this phobia, is that anxiety often naturally shortens our breath, so this phobia, when experienced gets worse and worse. I can't say I'm claustrophobic, but I can guarantee I don't want to prove I'm not, unless she's really cute lmao(don't read too much into that), haha. Nice poem Senor Ellison Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/6/2013 11:28:00 AM Went through a cave exhibit in Kentucky a few years back... passage way got a little tight! Couldn't handle it... chose the escapr route which was provided! What a weiner! LOL BTW I did read a LOT into that! LOL

Eileen Manassian Date: 9/5/2013 12:44:00 PM I'm claustrophobic, Jack...Yes..childhood drama...I still don't go in elevators if I can help it, especially here when there are power cuts. If I DO use the lift...only two people are allowed to go in with me...and then it's like...HOLD YOUR BREATH! Boy...this write of yours got me all jittery! Glad you made it out..soiled knickers and all! ;) BTW...don't worry about me here, Jack. This are ok...thus far. :) Just keep me in your prayers..that's all! HUGS! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/5/2013 1:51:00 PM Still get all squirrelly relating the story. Really the only time I can say I was claustrophobic... BUT ONE TIME WAS TOO MANY!!! How can can I not worry about you, my dearest sweet friend? Think about you EVERY SINGLE DAY! We're all hoping this will blow over and that military action will be avoided... love ya sweet lady xoxoxox

Carol Eastman Date: 9/5/2013 9:53:00 AM Went into Dragons' cave to read a bed time story... Talk about claustrophobia! He sure grew fast! The Trolls are expanding it, today... Think we'll make it adult Dragon size! With extra vents for smoke!... Don't want to be caught like that again! Tho it was fun snuggling in his arms while I read to him... Just like when I used to hold him as a baby... But hotter and smokier!... WOW! and only 2 years old!... The Fairy dust makes him fly straighter, tho! He sure grew up fast! Talk about it! LOL! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 9/5/2013 1:57:00 PM You know, the way you write these wee stories every day, a publisher has to see your creativity and want to publish you! Don't forget, Cathie and I get a copy hot off the press! Say hello to that guy Mike for me! Warm cuddles xoxoxox