Fears I See

For the phobia contest nothing like last minute

 

China dolls bug me out

…And the teeth

…They hide behind that pout

 

 

I am scared I might fall

…Down the stairs

…High heels, pride and all

 

I worry the end is near

…The world’s end

…Might come about this year

 

Then it's car wrecks I dread

…The carnage

…Death and loss plague my head

 

 

Cancer's threat gnaws my nerves

…Will it strike?

…This disease no one deserves

 

Fear of pedophiles

…Blending in

…With candy and smiles

 

I might be rejected

…With my love

…Maybe going unreflected

 

And am I a good mom

…Raising kids

…Into adults safe from harm

 

It’s nothing more than me

…And my mind

…That creates these fears I see

Author's Note

I couldn't choose a phobia and my thoughts kind of ran one into another

Reviews

[Lori]

I think you showed the ultimate phobia -- the fear of ANYTHING that might hurt your children or you, or your family, etc. I'm not sure what it's called -- perhaps neurotic mom. That's certainly my phobia, since I'm a mom, too. And then you showed the ultimate understanding -- the fear of your own mind creating these phobias. I think it's a terrific poem. It sort of pokes fun of yourself and others for neuroses, while still recognizing and understanding that, hey, we're all human!

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is how many people feel these days if it is answers you seek or comfort try you bible. Romans and Revelation it holds the answers as well as the comfort. Nicely done piece.

[Jet Lag]

lots of creepy stuff. like the form.

[Emily B]

Doll parts creep me out, too. At the time it seemed like a good idea to make the kids some dolls for Christmas.

Great entry. Good luck in the contest.

[Amor-de-angel]

I have a phobia of getting phobias..lol
liked the way you picked many and kept them straight to the point.

[The Outlaws' Song]

WOW!! This is so amazing and so creative!!! Very very well done!!!
And yeah, i agree with Desertraven--it really covered the spectrum:):)

Nicely done.Kudos

[JC Fox]

Could that be a phobia? Great poem

[desertraven]

I think this covered the spectrum. Well written and creative.
Sandra

[Robert Luna]

We fear that is part of human nature. We all have some kind of fear. Mine is growing old and alone. Left to fend for myself in a world that hates me. But if that is meant to be it will no matter what I do. So I look back at myself and say oh well I am going to live my life and all of its ups and downs.


Great Job!!!!!!

[Tania Leigh]

Polyphobia.....the fear of many things.

I can honestly say I've never heard of the fear of china dolls, but your poem sheds some light on how they could be perceived as creepy.

Great poem, Tamme, and that pic is very disturbing! Thank you for entering the contest.

[shadadakiya]

sound's like a panic attack to me ive had them were you think of every bad thing in the world good work