Fears

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ fears take time to change from spiders to spooks in nooks, lost love to old age- empty homes and swatting flies eating from another’s hand

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Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2024 5:46:00 PM

Powerful, Tanka poetry, Sara. Very thought-provoking poetry my Eastside writing bear. Big "Sugar Bear" hugs for my "Cuddles".

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:17:00 PM

thank you, my soulmate, for your comments and for the 'sugar bear' hugs...they are delightful, hugs from 'cuddles'

Ink Empress

Date: 3/11/2024 4:21:00 AM

Dear sara, this made me think of all the fears i have, but i keep facing them, i hate cockroaches too lol they freak me out and rats, “ lost love to old age” made me think of another fear of mine which is losing loved ones. Sometimes to change our perception and how we react and feel for things does take time to change. Your way with writing and expressing truly is special and stands out for me dear sara! You are phenomenal. And you give us all space to speak and express too , on various themes

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 6:16:00 PM

wow, Ink, your words touched me. I, too, fear, losing loved ones...I've lost some, and it was gut wrenching for me and my soul. I'm grateful for your kind and mindful words about my writing....am a bit misty eyed over your words. Wishing you a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/10/2024 7:05:00 PM

Dear Sara, I wanted to discuss the intriguing shift in our fears, which have evolved from concrete and tangible beings like spiders to more intangible and psychological concepts such as the fear of lost love and the fear of growing old. This shift is effectively conveyed through a straightforward choice of words, yet it carries a profound sense of introspection and contemplation. The use of vivid imagery, including spiders, spooks, lost love, old age, empty homes, and swatting flies, serves to symbolize the evolving and ever-changing nature of our fears. Furthermore, the deliberate use of enjambment in the final line enhances the impression of continuity and fluidity, highlighting the persistent and ongoing presence of fear and change.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/11/2024 4:20:00 AM

Dearest Sotto--thank you for your insightful, gracious, and eloquent comments. Your words touched my heart, for you both saw and felt the introspective nature of the poem as well as the symbolism of my word choices. I'm sincerely delighted in your understanding and my use of 'enjambment.' You seriously made my day!! You continue to impress me with your knowledge and use of a range of literary devices. Wishing you a pleasant, creative day, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara