Guilt Gets You

it creeps

quietly from the beginning

slowly, gnawing away

you don't notice it at first

until it's big, it's almost here

storming through

knocking obstacles

out of the way

you can see it coming

you can hear it beating

you can feel its power

you can scent its hunger

on the jaws

of the attacker,

as its approach draws nigh

and it swallows you

whole.

OMG!!!

You make guilt sound so scarey! No wonder it's such an effective tool for mothers everywhere!
Enjoyable, brilliant read here!
Take care,
Mark

I wrote this one ages ago

I've had the old writer's block for a while, so I posted this from when I was 14-and feeling guilty heeh! thanks for your comment Mark! :D ♥

That's right

It does build up like that. Ever read the "Tell Tale Heart" by Poe? That's another good example of it. It really is a powerful and crippling emotion. Fine write, Jewel.

I have actually

ooh, it really chilled me the first time I read it-I love his short, spooky stories! thanks neo :D ♥

Good Piece

Like the way you made the reader experience the rollercoaster ride towards panic!
Good piece Jewel,
Dave

I think we've all felt it

that overwhelming urge....ooh! thanks for reading this one Dave :D ♥

~You Nailed It~

Jewel,

WOW! You really captured the spirit of guilt. You must have been a very sensitive, insightful teenager.

You really are a talented poet...dear one.

I hope all is well with you. I love your spirit Jewel.

Warm regards,

Kathy

xo

I must have been having an "imp" moment...

I can't actually remember why I wrote it, I just had that feeling of guilt, you know, and had to let it out-now I'm glad I did! thanks so much Kathy, you're always so kind with your comments :D ♥

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