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When Fears Come Alive

October 10, 2012
By Rae-Lynn GOLD, Fortuna, California
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Rae-Lynn GOLD, Fortuna, California
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Life is like a hot dog... the more you pile on, the messier it gets.

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A ride across the valley
led me right into my nightmarish dreams
from all around me
came horrifying screams

I stopped and looked around
to see no source of the devil noise
then to my surprise
there sat a little girl, so poise

She smiled ever so politely
with a small child-like grin
then stood up and approached me
as my blood froze from within

She approached me with ease
being sure not to spook
letting her get near
was my one and only fluke

The little girl
whispered in my ear
"Do not run...
for I am your greatest fear"

"You will not enjoy this
and you will die slow
your life is forever mine
and nobody will ever know"

© Stephanie C., Gaithersburg, MD

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Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 16 2012 at 9:43 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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Not enough people see my work either. I'm lucky to get one view on a poem. XP
Rae-Lynn GOLD said...
on Oct. 16 2012 at 10:44 am
Rae-Lynn GOLD, Fortuna, California
11 articles 0 photos 5 comments

Favorite Quote:
Life is like a hot dog... the more you pile on, the messier it gets.

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Oh i wish! That would be awesome, but not enough people see my work for that to happen :p
Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 13 2012 at 1:34 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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You're welcome :) I think this should be published in the magazine.
Rae-Lynn GOLD said...
on Oct. 12 2012 at 10:58 pm
Rae-Lynn GOLD, Fortuna, California
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Favorite Quote:
Life is like a hot dog... the more you pile on, the messier it gets.

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Thank you(: I've been working on this one for a while and im very happy you liked it(:
Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 12 2012 at 7:11 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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Sorry, I don't know why that posted twice... Oh, and that picture is perfect for this poem...it's definitely creepy lol
Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 12 2012 at 7:09 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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This gave me chills. Great work :)
Misfit95 said...
on Oct. 12 2012 at 7:09 pm
Misfit95, Dover, Ohio
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This gave me chills. Great work :)