Tunnel Vision

Headlights on? Tunnel ahead
Keep claustrophobia at bay
"Only way to get there", he said
"You know I don't like this", I said
Brake lights flashing to my dismay
Panic arises, heart beats wild
Taking deep breath and start to pray
His punishment won't be mild



Written by: Shani Fassbender
for the Contest:  "Hutain This One!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Ramage Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Congratulations on your win. Well done. Lee
Mehta Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, Shani
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Wow, so many contest results again! Many congrats for all your wins : )
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Nette's "Hutain" contest Shani. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 11:45 PM
oooh, very interesting way you took it. Yes, a tunnel very well can fit that picture. Congratulations, Shani!
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:12 PM
LOL, I'm getting cataracts! Sometimes I swear that's what I see when I'm driving! Congrad's Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM
congrats Shani on exciting win in Hutain contest with these amazing lines luv...kudos to u..
Ramsdale Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations on your win in the HUTAIN THIS ONE...contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud. Good job! Blessings, Caryl
Horne Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Wow, it made my heart beat faster just reading this one! Lovely piece, Shani
Onclaud Avatar
July 27, 2011 at 12:02 PM
thank you for joining shani... a searing piece which i will relish and decide on come judging time..:) huggs, nette
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