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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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silently like a cat burglar it arrives immersing its hanging moisture everywhere density to the nth surreal landscape something out of a science fiction terror-induced novel you stand there beneath a streetlight you can barely see moisture has saturated your clothes your thoughts confused confined you can make out obscure shapes and forms but can you really the fog is so thick you can't see anything still, the shapes keep appearing as they do you become fearful on a primal level no reason for being afraid still . . . you are ©June 3, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (06-26-2013 09:11 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Fog first became scary for me in movies like Jack the Ripper and Frankenstien. I think you are right that the fog does scare us on a very primal level (at least at night) Luckily for me, here in Kansas the fog is most often in the mornings. It is pretty cool when it hangs about 5ft abouve the ground and you can drive under it. Enjoyed your write. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, Lori, you are so right about the primal fright. I was searching for the right phrase when I was writing this, and you have just given it to me. Thank you always for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Oh! It never scared me ) I love it! And I love the first lines: "silently like a cat burglar it arrives" |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Things are created in the thickness of a blanketing fog. I would agree, JP, be afraid, be very afraid. Enjoying your poetry, JP. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, that is because you are a fearless breed, Gale. Thank you for your input. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes indeed, Ms. E, I have never outgrown this seemingless harmless fear. It is just is. what can I say? Appreciate your presence here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
You know, JP, when in the fog I think about being surrounded by a turquoise light, a Tiffany sky. There is where I feel protected. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good for you, Ms. E. It tends to have the opposite effect on this crusty old guy . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminded me of the time I went to the races is Inglewood or Pasadena and as I was driving home that evening the fog set in so think I could only make one or two lines on the hilly roadway and I was afraid to stop and possible get rear ended and I couldn't make out the side of the road to see where I was going so I kept going and it was an unnerving experience...worse than most of the fog I drove in Germany...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sounds like quite an experience, James. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
i think fog is sexy...lol |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks James. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Some people do, I have heard that, Emma. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Good write Jerry, enjoyed Rick |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Rick. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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