Gershon Wolf Poet Shape

Something's Afoot

Something's afoot
    I picture it
      I sense it
        I detect it
          I hearken

Something's stirring
     It's moving
       It's probing
         It's pushing
           It's clawing

Something's imminent
      It's nearer now
        It's drawing closer
           It's - omg - alive
              It's about to …
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     I can't bear to look --
       You tell me what it is …

     Oh, it's just your kid brother
      Who buried himself alive
       Emerging from the sand

              Ho - hum!

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Jan Allison December 4, 2018 at 5:45 PM what a fun poem Gershon and I love the formatting of the poem:-) hugs Jan xx Gershon Wolf December 4, 2018 at 9:28 PM I was hoping that it might work...So I really appreciate the feedback, Jan! :)

Harry Horsman December 4, 2018 at 4:09 PM Love the diversity of your poetry, Gershon, and the ladder effect of the shape, which incidentally, you could use as the form,,Great poem, enjoyed. Gershon Wolf December 4, 2018 at 9:26 PM That's a great suggestion, and I'm going to change the poem type designation right now. Much appreciated, Harry. Best of the season! ~ Gershon

Chris Green December 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM I thought you were going to say the game is afoot. :) This was fun my friend, so what emerged from the sand first...was it afoot? : ) Gershon Wolf December 4, 2018 at 9:25 PM Ha, ha. Thanks for making me laugh, my friend. 'Afoot,' my foot!! :)

Tom Cunningham December 4, 2018 at 4:14 AM Nice one Gershon, could just picture the scene. Tom. Gershon Wolf December 4, 2018 at 9:25 PM Appreciate the feedback, Tom! Season's best, Gershon