One of many wars
images feeling tour of duty.
I awake lying on my back...
tall grass jungle clearing bright
the sun shone light yellow gold.
Trying to rise...I could not move
looking down towards my legs
...they were gone.
My stomach split wide open
guts and meat twisted and all out of place.
I went unconscious..
I awoke once more easily rising up
almost instantaneous.
I was relieved by the ease of things
wonderful no pain whatsoever.
Looking up through the clearing
the sun shining bright yellow gold.
Suddenly I was startled by a thunderous voice!
... a voice from among and above the tree tops...
“You sympathetic bastard!”
I looked away...down
a half mutilated body staring up at me.
The jungle, the clearing, the air
burst into flame...
A bright white light.
Author notes
I understand this may not be scary, but it was one of the most terrifying experiences I have ever had.
A contest entry
- Dark and Scary by JeannieD Hunter.
1000 points, ended September 1, 2008, 17 entries
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Heck yeah I think it is scary! The stuff nightmares are made of. Very well written. Thanks for entering and good luck!
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Thank you Jeannie...
Thank you for the kind comment. I'm very happy you liked it. The contest was fun!
wolf
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Oh wow, so intense! A great write, I think this would have scared me to...hate anything gory unless its written. The sight of it, deams or otherwise makes me faint. Stunning piece! Good luck
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Thank you...
Thanks for reading and commenting. I don't know if I already thanked you.
Oh well...thanks. I always appreciate your reading of my stuff.
xo
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Thank you...
Thank you so much...You know I have the utmost respect for your opinion. I believe you are a queen of the dark.
xo
wolf
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For those times when our dreams cause us
to be fearful, is when they are truly scary.
Riftkin
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