Chris Green Poet Free verse

Eating Away

I collected my fears in a jar,
set them on the window sill
and watched as the sun melted them
into a mass of gelatinous doubt

Spread them on my toast
and consumed them -  
before they consumed me

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Cheryl Hoffman November 21, 2016 at 9:34 AM Very inspirational & well put write Chris; the only thing we need to fear is fear itself & we can consume that too!:) Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 12:40 PM Ooops. Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 9:44 AM Thanks so much Cheryl, I appreciate your nice comment. And I apologize for the mis-name when I originally left this response.

Andrea Dietrich November 20, 2016 at 8:46 PM wow, another great one. I love small ones like this that have such a great effect! Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM Thanks so very much Andrea.

Charmaine Chircop November 19, 2016 at 7:15 AM Consuming our fears and doubts.is the key to serenity..Maybe I should try your method anytime Im doubtful ..fearful and feel alone..Great poem. Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 8:07 AM Be my guest, let me know how it works for you. :) Thanks so very much Charmaine.

Tim Smith November 18, 2016 at 11:24 PM Reminds me of the guy from Stripes...great image Chris Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 8:06 AM Thanks so much Tim.

Paloma P November 18, 2016 at 7:22 PM Tastes like chicken. ;) Kidding aside, this is awesomesauce. Paloma P November 22, 2016 at 8:00 AM ;) Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 8:06 AM Thanks Paloma, and you could be right. :)

Christy Stover November 18, 2016 at 5:50 PM This is an awesome poem, Chris. That's a damn good attitude. Chris Green November 21, 2016 at 8:05 AM Thanks so very much Christy