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Retina of the Beast

February 28, 2013
By Stratotorum GOLD, Hartland, Wisconsin
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( Kwakiutl Masks)

Fear, in your eyes,
you run from me, swift footed.
On all fours I,

Fear of nothing

Run wild, free of Burden.
Is lain for me,
a trap, you hold spear in hand,

Fear of death

Pain, unfathomable pain.
Purges my side,
Dead, gone, although my body,

Fears of afterwards

Is left behind,
a craftsman’s hands work upon
my now bare skin,

Fears of change

Finished, onto wooden plate
a mask, of my former self.
My wooden eyes,

Fear of contentment

Finally, forever bring
a feeling of,
Fear, to all who look upon

My wooden eyes.

© Matt F., Pierz, MN

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Addison B. said...
on Apr. 23 2013 at 10:59 am
You sir are an ispiration to an enitre generation of writers.  Job well done good sir, job well done!
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Very cool piece!
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This is so amazing! The wording is admirable! I can't wait too read more of your stuff.
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I'm speechless. This is amazing. I've never seen a poem written like this before and I love it its so unique that I will remember it after reading dozens of poems a day on here. Fantastic job keep writing.