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Barely Escaped

Barely escaped
as a bear
chased me down the hall
my eyes wide open
   for the rest
of the night

Bearing my soul
to the roar
of laughter…
seemed
uproariously serious
in the depths
of R.E.M.

10/6/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:14 AM
You and I were both on the idea of a bear trying to get us yesterday Kim! "Barely escaped as a bear chased me down the hall" Isn't that a "wavelength!"
Rodrigues Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 12:15 PM
An “on the edge wavelength”
Buehler Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 8:55 PM
It's nice that the fear fades away with the dream. You described it so well. Great writing! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 12:16 PM
Putting it in a poem, chases it away… thank you, sweet lady!
Wolf Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 8:03 PM
Whew! I 'barely' survived that first stanza! Pleasanter dreams, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 12:17 PM
LOL! Not typing with ghost fingers. Thank you! Oh no…gotta ru…
Faulkner Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Dreams of being chased are so scary, but like the funny twist at the end~
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:27 PM
LOL…thanks!
Kendrick Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:22 PM
I hate those dreams that seem too real and leave me afraid and sleep elusive. I enjoyed reading your work. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:46 PM
Thank you, sweet one!
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 12:22 PM
Hello Kim, Yes drink hot camomile, or lavender tea before bed time. ^hey both work. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Hello Kim, it really works. I drink this tea when i can not find Lavender tea. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 1:45 PM
Yes, Ma’am! Thank you :)
Buhagiar Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:38 AM
Trouble sleeping? Take a hot camomile.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:40 AM
Doesn’t always work. But thanks xx
Green Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:09 AM
I have had vivid dreams like this before myself. It is amazing and frightening how real they can seem. Nicely done Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:40 AM
For sure! Thanks, Chris!
Logan Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:02 AM
What a nightmare! I don't think I could've gone back to sleep. Realistic, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 7:41 AM
I don’t think I did! LOL
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