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Yellow Feverish Fear

He stood in his kayaker 
surveying the dark amber fog,
Creeping towards him, 
shedding saffron mist around him.
Yellow livered, he trembled 
as tawny chill descended his spine.
He peered carefully around; 
afraid he’d see a lemon shark.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/17/2021 3:13:00 PM

Can't blame him on fearing a shark. Very expressive and creative work. I would not want to be on a kayak in shark infected waters for sure. I appreciate you dropping by my page with such an understanding comment. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/17/2021 9:40:00 AM

A very creative imaginative write, A lemon shark or yellow fever, both would be scary! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/17/2021 3:54:00 AM

Dreamlike...wondering if this is about a shark or fear of a disease. A lemon shark? Is there such a thing?

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/16/2021 11:28:00 AM

- ... a scary picture, Victor :) - The fog is like the darkness it can hide dangers :) - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper

Date: 5/15/2021 11:27:00 PM

Would you believe my little brother fishes out where the sharks swim and his attitude is if you don't bother them they don't bother you. Roper went once and never again; didn't want to deal with the sharks. :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2021 4:00:00 PM

Yikes, I'd be afraid too. What prompted this one, Victor?

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 5/15/2021 10:27:00 AM

The title, the perfectly matched picture, and your amazing imagery, capture the feeling of fear very well. A splendid poem, Victor. :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 5/15/2021 7:42:00 AM

You describe his fear well, can feel it in my bones, Victor:)

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 5/15/2021 7:34:00 AM

Fool to be out in his kayaker when there’s saffron mist all about, and of course lemon sharks that lark don’t show to the eye when there’s dark amber fog hanging around. A brilliant free verse Victor… Belle

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/15/2021 5:36:00 AM

I see him trembling--your captured his fears well, Victor.

Sotto Poet

Date: 5/15/2021 5:35:00 AM

Fantastic imagery we a significant meaning behind it. At the point when we can't see around us, we dread the extraordinary obscure. Have a great weekend and stay safe, dearest Victor