Fear of Flying

Stuck forever!

Fear of Flying

I never touched your skin,

more is the pity

for you would have wept

and we would have shared

the fire that ravages

all of our hopes

and fills our dreams

until they are made

heavenly.

But you chose to waste it all

upon the barbs of fear

that swell in your throat.

That cause your heart to shrink

and withdraw

into the darkness

of the cold wilderness.

And in that place you see spectre

and werewolf

and draw your legs to

your chest

and the covers

over your head.

And there you

dream in poetic fantasies

and exist

in your own broken delusions.

28/11/17

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Honest, direct and realistic words. When the doors are closed. Love had no chance. You create visions of fear and hiding face. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

oh the beast enemy FEAR!!! seems like i read long ago that fear is the first human weakness that one seeking enlightenment must overcome ... poor us who cower under covers eh!? :( well said...such tragedy ...
E.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think you are right about fear getting in the way of enlightenment. Many thanks 'E'

[wordman]

a touching write john,i enjoyed the read

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you so much Ron.

[conversations with her ..]

This is beautiful. well done.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thanks Jada,

[An owl on the moon]

A powerful, darkly moving write that carries us into fragmented places of the mind. Such deep, rich descriptions.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Many thank yous Sir.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i relate to so much of what you write...almost too much...this is a portrait of someone who is still very close to me...but at one time...the closeness was shattered by that fear.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Sorry you feel such emotions Jacob. I guess many of us do as our expectations are shattered by great expectations never to be fulfilled here on earth. Many thanks. Never had four reviews in a row from thee. I bow in supplication.