ouch.


physical reaction to mental induction

Singeing fires lapping against the psyche as

Troubling torches carried long into the night

Reach deep into the spirit smothering

Essential oxygen for survival leaving nothing but

Sweltering anxiety dropping hot poisonous

Sweat down faces drawn and defeated.





Poetry by Kathy Lockhart
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Written on 2008-12-06 at 02:56

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Phyllis J. Rhodes
My jaw was locked and I was gritting my teeth by the time I finished reading the last word of this acrostic. Very effective! What is the picture? I see several possibilities but won't name them here for fear of offending.
2009-01-03


John Lambremont, Sr.
I really like the consistent intensity of this one... I started to stress as I read it.
2008-12-18


night soul woman The PoetBay support member heart!
*Wow and ouch* But well written! Stress . . . mmm . . . sometimes it can be a friend sometimes it can be an enemy*applause*
2008-12-13


Damon
What a great write you have here my friend!
Damon
2008-12-08


Kshiti Dubey
Wow! I must say Kathyji, this is truly one of your best works.
2008-12-06


liz munro The PoetBay support member heart!
Love the pic and such
a well written acrostic

~L.~
2008-12-06