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Fear of the Unknown

Fear Of The Unknown

That sudden unknown, so unrevealing, 
it's the tell-tale trademark of the one in question 
as it sets off nerves in every-which-way, 
plainly creeping aimlessly neath our epidermis.

Shock-waves traipse, recruiting ghostly minions to crawl hither,
steeping the fleshy folds with squirming eels marinade,
forever slithering downward and chilling our brittle bones,
while simultaneously causing us to gnash our pearly whites.

Until we came upon the realization,
that what had truly manifested itself,
was a self-induced fear that was so absorbing,
it had overwhelmed the mind in consuming anxiety,
losing control of our mental faculties,
proffering it free-will to buildup theoretical obsessions,
and alternate concessions.

2019 November 25

*1st Place*

Goosebumps
~~Delilah Ventura
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2019 at 2:51 PM
So descriptive, William. Congrats on a trophy win!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 1:25 AM
I appreciate your visit and share Andrea ~ Aloha always William
Ibeh Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Now that's a masterwork, William:-) Heartiest congratulations on 1st place! Faved.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:11 PM
Wow, my heartfelt appreciation and blessings ~ Aloha always William
Scars Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 2:39 PM
awesome! great poem dear William, congrats on your top win! well deserved...x:-)-luloo
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 3:41 PM
I am very well pleased with your thoughtful share and thanks indeed ~ Aloha always William
Na Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 12:59 PM
Congrats on your winning poem William
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 1:14 PM
You have my thanks Gregory ~ Aloha always William
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 12:49 PM
Wow William...this is wonderful! Congratulations on your deserving Trophy! Mele Kalikimaka! xxoo
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 1:15 PM
Mele Kalikimaka Connie and many thanks indeed ~ Aloha always William
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