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Feelings of Fear

Seeping and crawling came my fear. I began to see it way too clear. Tension mounting as it came near, Transforming it into a tear. Anxiously waiting I couldn’t hear, My eyes were staring with a leer. Then I felt it, it seemed so clear. Arriving quickly, it was here. Shimmering, I felt it unfold. Negative thoughts had taken hold. Anguish entered into the fold. I’ll get the light; I must be bold. What has given me such a scare? Just another stupid, nightmare.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/18/2022 8:54:00 AM

I always think it is sad the sensors have to ***** out QU**** - sadly!

Bill Baker
Date: 3/18/2022 4:54:00 PM

Does seem silly to me, a lot of words have multiple meanings. That's the whole ideal of determining the meaning from context. Da Bill

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/11/2022 8:20:00 PM

Hello Bill ... yeah Bill, you have to wonder where these nightmares come from, but running out of cheese is a nightmare for me - thanks Bill - Lindsay

Bill Baker
Date: 3/12/2022 2:52:00 PM

Would be for me too, Lindsay. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/10/2022 4:06:00 AM

nightmares, real and manufactured, do give us quite a scare...we don't anticipate them...yet they appear bringing us anguish and pause. Are our worries are self-created nightmares?

Bill Baker
Date: 3/10/2022 6:27:00 AM

Oh! Nice twist, Sara. Something to think about. Have a great day! Bill

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/9/2022 6:57:00 AM

Descriptive piece, Bill. I had nightmares when I was young. Now I just have stupid, frustrating dreams--sometimes! Janice

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:22:00 AM

I think I know what you mean concerning the current dreams. I have a similar kind. They are just absurd, crazy chaos sometimes. Too much going on to be getting good rest or sleep. Thanks for commenting, Janice. Hugs, Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/9/2022 6:54:00 AM

Hello Bill, Nightmares can be scary. It must have taken you a bit longer to get bac to sleep. Your poetess friend, Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/9/2022 10:38:00 AM

Hello Bill, you are very welcome. My poet friend. Hugs Darlene your poetess friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:24:00 AM

Thank you, Darlene, my poetess friend. Thanks for the visit and comments. Hugs, Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/9/2022 5:57:00 AM

And when you awake you are on edge for the rest of the day. Tom. PS, no cheese before bed.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/9/2022 8:14:00 AM

Oh my, I couldn't make it through the day without a couple of slices of Colby cheese! I buy it by the pound and eat it like it's going out of style! Oh, my.....

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:25:00 AM

Yep, that's the ones, Tom. And maybe you figured it out, I eat cheese way too much. One of my favorite things to eat. lol Have a good day, my friend, Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/9/2022 5:44:00 AM

A nightmare will do that every time. Splendid how you gave voice to those feelings, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:26:00 AM

Thanks, Vijay. Your comments are always appreciated, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/8/2022 10:35:00 PM

Awaking from a life like lucid dream into another dream we call the waking state? Who knows?

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:27:00 AM

Good point, Unseeking Seeker. Who knows ? Have a good day, my friend, Bill

Jeff Kyser

Date: 3/8/2022 8:35:00 PM

Good description! Oh, the ones I used to have… (shudders)

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:30:00 AM

I don't get them as much anymore, but was thinking about when I used to get them, after my duty in Southeast Asia late 60's and early 70's. I'm getting better rest now that I've discovered meditating. Have a good day, Jeff. Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/8/2022 7:48:00 PM

When fear creeps in, being bold and brave certainly does help. Pushing those negative thoughts out, keeps nightmares away. Usually. May you always have "sweet" dreams, my dear friend. Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:36:00 AM

I've developed some strategies that work well, and I'm able to let go of the crazy, chaotic stuff pretty fast now. Thanks for your comforting words, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/8/2022 6:49:00 PM

Unfortunately, they are a common experience and nearly always accompanied by a sense of terror, or fear, as you say. Don't feel bad, I had the same word, properly used, asterisked out by the censors. It is so upsetting to see a good word hijacked like this one was.

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:33:00 AM

I agree, Milt. It happens to be a good fit for my thought but happens to have several different meanings. Unnecessary edit, I'll have to think of another line to replace it with, I guess. Have a good day, my friend, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/8/2022 5:25:00 PM

I get them too, Bill. I have a rosary and a picture of Jesus next to me, always! Nice sonnet

Bill Baker
Date: 3/9/2022 7:31:00 AM

That should help, I Am Anaya. Sweet dreams, Bill