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..

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Arlene Smith

Date: 6/17/2014 6:46:00 AM

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

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/4/2014 4:16:00 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/4/2014 3:33:00 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

Date: 6/4/2014 9:38:00 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

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/4/2014 5:04:00 AM

Yes, they are all over the globe, sara