Juliet Ligon Poet Free verse

Panic Cattack

Labored breaths echo throughout the bolted space.
A doom sensation overtakes the place of solace.
Her eyes scan for any exit. 
Light scrambles through a cracked door. 
A window glows, ajar.
Too far away for the taking, her body immobilizes.
She strives to breathe... even that threatens to cease.
Silent screams gasp for life,
as if trying to turn a door with breath.
A wave of wet beads seethe from her skin,
like lakes between boulders.
Her shoulders rise like hefty mountain weights
summoned to a stomach of scrambled sand.
In a kaleidoscopic instant, from the perceived exit,
enters a tuxedo hero, donning sporty socks,
flaunting a solid strut.
Up, he jumps upon her lap, like 
the reward of a clapping audience.
His constant fur coat would be a king's boast.
Like melted butter on toast, he spreads his warmth.
A reverberating purr becomes the mender of broken emotions.
Hyperventilation fades to mimic his oceanic vibes.

2/26/2019

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Elaine Perrin October 23, 2019 at 4:51 AM This is such a clever idea! I can relate to this as can my daughter. Animals can do wonders for those struggling with anxiousness, depression and any other mental health problems. Congratulations on your fabulous write :-) x

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2019 at 3:58 PM Loved seeing this one again because it's such a special poem. Congrats on the marathon winner list

Line Gauthier April 20, 2019 at 11:28 PM Well done, Juliet. Congrats on your high placement. Juliet Ligon April 22, 2019 at 11:10 PM Thanks, Line.

Mark Toney April 20, 2019 at 4:51 PM Juliet, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest has finally come to its end. Congratulations on placing 31st overall in the marathon! There is no provision to denote this in the Standard Contest other than Honorable Mention. Your participation in my contests is much appreciated. ~Mark Juliet Ligon April 22, 2019 at 11:10 PM Thanks, Mark. What a great idea for a marathon contest! This must have been a lot of work to keep track of everyone's points.

Darlene De Beaulieu March 30, 2019 at 8:36 PM Hello Juliet Ligon, so nice to meet you. So that is what a panic arrack is like? It would be my guess. Have a nice evening my friend. Juliet Ligon April 1, 2019 at 10:09 AM Darlene, thanks for your comment. Nice to meet you, too.

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2019 at 6:55 PM how cleverly written this is. Wow, a win in the Mile 21. A hearty congratulations to you, Juliet. Juliet Ligon April 1, 2019 at 10:08 AM Thanks, Andrea.

Mark Toney March 3, 2019 at 12:19 PM Juliet, my wife and I loved this poem! A Fav for sure :) Congratulations on your win on Mile 21 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest! Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark Juliet Ligon March 10, 2019 at 11:04 AM Thanks, Mark. I appreciate it.

Craig Cornish March 3, 2019 at 12:19 PM Juliet, you had me from the start with this creative fun and mystery with a delightful surprise ending. Kudos on your placement. Juliet Ligon March 10, 2019 at 11:04 AM Thanks, Craig.

Charles Messina February 26, 2019 at 7:07 PM A splendid Cat-ching poem, Juliet. Awesome write...purrfect! Wish you the best...Charlie Juliet Ligon February 26, 2019 at 9:20 PM Thanks, Charlie. I wrote this partly in my sleep last night, randomly remembering a childhood memory when I had a panic attack. The cat part of the write was an unrelated thought, but it cheered the poem up.