Hiding

I move,
Step back
Confused and fragile
Hiding from truth
But it stalks and hovers
I shield my face from the probing eyes
But not reacting is reacting,
Right?

Ostrich misses but never stops moving life
Just delays the rising flame
Burnt fingertips

A moment more
Deep shuddering breath
Brace to face the fire
Acting to react



This is in response to Theme Thursday at http://www.theme-thursday.com/
and ABC Wednesday at
http://abcwednesday-mrsnesbitt.blogspot.com/2012/03/h.html

Comments

  1. Jae RoseMarch 4, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    You capture the flight and fright of life perfectly..breathlessly..great write (and thanks for following)..Jae

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    1. Tracy CrenshawMarch 4, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback :0)

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMarch 7, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Not reacting IS reacting, yes.
    Very clever!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. Tracy CrenshawMarch 7, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Thank you!

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  4. Chubskulit RoseMarch 7, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful sentiments in writing.

    House in the Prairie
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  5. MERYL JAFFE, PhD - parent, psychologist, teacher, author...March 9, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Sweet poem and so true. It took me a while to learn but facing issues actually helps them resolve a lot faster, and the pain while initially intense, usually eases faster when faced!

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