Flames

A depressed suicidal man speeds
Down an expressway in England
Police pursue at high speeds
'Til they learn gas onboard
Four squad cars surround
Rear bump of car
He ignites
Fuel
Flames  
Grow
Higher
Spread further
Become intense
Police defy harm
Struggle to remove man
In removal they succeed
He wanted to go out in a 
Blaze of glory but his bomb fizzled

Note:
This was on TV and a true story
in which he was severely burned but
ended up serving three year
prison term with counseling whether
he wanted it or not..

depressionnonet

♡Like0

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Arlene Smith

June 17, 2014 at 6:46 AM

A sad truth put to great form.. Great write my friend. Hugs. Arlene..

Nette Onclaud

June 4, 2014 at 4:16 PM

well-crafted poem, sara.. what a story!..i like the shape form as well.. marvelous work!.. huggs

Andrea Dietrich

June 4, 2014 at 3:33 PM

hahaha, his bomb fizzled. It is beyond me why we waste all the money we do on giving counseling and freebies to people in prison, particularly rapists and killers.

Len Gasun

June 4, 2014 at 9:38 AM

A sad news which you penned in a very beautiful & creative poem and form my very dear friend Sara. I was so delighted o read it this evening. Thank you so much for sharing. You did it very well. I've also tried this form for the first time but i hope I did it right. Again, thanks a lot and have a nice day! love lots and hugs, Leonora