Spelunking till the End
I'm not claustrophobic, but i always thought this particular experience would be panic inducing for anyone.
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I feel so close to nature
I feel its warm embrace
I feel its serenity and grace
Simply being there forever existing
Unmoving and unflinching
Its magnificence so grand
And majestically spanned
Yet flaws nature has torn
In its walls straight to the core
Flaws I must jump in and explore
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My leg is caught in something…
I can’t get it out, my heart is thumping
I shake and shake
I pull and break
Nothing is happening. I’m stuck in place
Space so sparse, not enough to move my arse
I can’t get the leverage for my leg to separate
From the rock underneath
I’m built up with seethe
This beautiful nature is quickly becoming
The immutable razor my folly begotten
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For air I’m longing
But this place has become my coffin
Nowhere to escape this beautiful rockscape
My heart pounding and in sweat I’m draped
My eyes feel heavy.
Is this the end of me?
For goodness sake…
I hope after I drift off, from a nightmare I wake.
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Author's note: This was a poem written for the mini challenge that Real Poetic started up. She's doing these mini challenges and coming up with some fun prompts, so i hope more people go ahead and join in.
About the Creator
Mohammed Darasi
I write fiction, poetry and occasional articles about interesting topics. I recently created a website (just because) which I will be posting my writing in (among other things). it would be great if you check it out. https://mindpit.co.uk/
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Comments (9)
Okay, that would scare the living daylights outta me. Really well done.
Wow. I am claustrophobic. I was going down, then you woke up.. Great work.
I would literally go crazy. Great job, creating the feel of fear.
that would certainly be a terrifying experience nice poem
You had me at the edge of my seat
That is so terrifying! Awesome poem!
Oooo I hate small spaces. Terrifying.
Panic-inducing words! Great job, Mohammed!
Nice piece 💜💯😉