Matthew Harris Poet Enclosed Rhyme

The Burrowing Instinct

(alternately titled...
whoops rites of spring
prematurely ejaculated).

This livingsocial mortal opposes
rigor mortis deadened waiver!

Great slabs of ice thrust
from Perkiomen River
competing forces did deliver
contraction and expansion
giving yours truly,

a frightened shiver
hurled with heft of Goliath
smashed into a bajillion pieces,
akin to alms giver
momentarily, sans freeze-

frame (courtesy J. Geils ghost)
suspended, hallucinated
me accursed and destined,
grim fate akin to drunk Mini driver
city, viz frozen blocks buzz

feeding frigid air, a sliver
of Ice Age dam axed
face of Paul R. Vortex
as he launched a
thousand shrieking banshees,
an narrow escape as I did quiver,

hence explaining thunderous crash heavily
argh...no time to mull
battering (ramming analogous to
more'n one angry red bull)
Highland Manor Apartments

little imagination needed
to envision skull
and crossbones harkened full
Nelson deathly hallowed
grip inescapable pull

aghast and petrified to brimfull
(of mine non hull
king manlihood down
to the last drop),


nonetheless didst cull
atavistic adrenaline
laden fight flight, never a dull
moment whirling as
a "FAKE" undercover agent

with an off humorous bent
(what, that might earn me ten cent),
plus considering myself civil gent
(yea, really no time asper hero to invent,
such as the unassuming Clark Kent),

ah...wishful thinking misspent
mere seconds to spare sought
shelter in makeshift tent
deep sea diving into blanketed warmth
this whimpering poet went!

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Lunarya Mornelithe November 30, 2024 at 10:43 AM This poem radiates determination and defiance, challenging the judgment of others with a powerful declaration of self-belief. The journey from being seen as 'mad' to achieving the impossible is both raw and inspiring. It beautifully captures the inner resolve to push past societal expectations and prove that true vision often starts in the face of skepticism. A compelling reminder that greatness often comes from those who dare to be different, even if they stand alone.

Lunarya Mornelithe November 30, 2024 at 10:39 AM Such a wild, chaotic journey through the mind and the seasons! The layers of imagery and humor create an intense ride from frozen rivers to epic crashes, with just enough absurdity to keep it all grounded in a strangely relatable survival instinct. The poem’s blend of wit and raw, frantic energy makes it feel like a surreal adventure through a frozen world of both literal and metaphorical danger. A thrilling read that leaves you thinking about the unpredictability of life and the strange way we navigate it!