My Snake Phobia
From my youngest memories to adulthood33 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Oh, yes, I'm sure many will read this and say, "ME TOO!" I'll bet that, for every person who has no fear of snakes, there are 100 that do. I think man's fear of snakes goes back to the Garden of Eden! Good job of tracing your fear from childhood on
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2019
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Oh, yes, I'm sure many will read this and say, "ME TOO!" I'll bet that, for every person who has no fear of snakes, there are 100 that do. I think man's fear of snakes goes back to the Garden of Eden! Good job of tracing your fear from childhood on
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2019
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Thank you
Comment from Gloria ....
This is very well done, author. Sometimes a fear of something is mistaken as a phobia which of course is not correct. A phobia is something much beyond an aversion or fear.
The snakes in Vietnam sound absolutely terrifying. Yikes!
Excellent free verse and you've shown your readers the terror of phobia most clearly.
Best luck in the booth. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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This is very well done, author. Sometimes a fear of something is mistaken as a phobia which of course is not correct. A phobia is something much beyond an aversion or fear.
The snakes in Vietnam sound absolutely terrifying. Yikes!
Excellent free verse and you've shown your readers the terror of phobia most clearly.
Best luck in the booth. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Gloria, thank you for reading along and commenting.
Comment from Brenda Elizabeth Rose
Well done. You make your point quite clearly! The image fits the poem well. You met all the requirements of the contest. Thank you for sharing this piece. Good luck in the contest. ~Brenda
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Well done. You make your point quite clearly! The image fits the poem well. You met all the requirements of the contest. Thank you for sharing this piece. Good luck in the contest. ~Brenda
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Brenda, thank you very much!
Comment from Brett Matthew West
In stanza one the snake was soaking up the rays, enjoying the sun. Appears that rattler was poised to strike, if it did not become dinner first. From experience, rattlers taste a lot like chicken. Seems you have a definite phobia of them going on though. Well crafted poem. Should make a good entry for this contest.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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In stanza one the snake was soaking up the rays, enjoying the sun. Appears that rattler was poised to strike, if it did not become dinner first. From experience, rattlers taste a lot like chicken. Seems you have a definite phobia of them going on though. Well crafted poem. Should make a good entry for this contest.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Thanks a Brett, I?ll pass on the taste testing. Lol
Comment from brenda bickers
Hi there,
this phobia seems to be quite a common one, but it doesn't make it any less important to the one suffering it. I am not a keen snake lover and cannot get my head around someone keeping one as a pet.
They say to face your phobia but what is said is easy to say but not to do.
Good luck, and I hope you never encounter another one.
Brenda.x
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Hi there,
this phobia seems to be quite a common one, but it doesn't make it any less important to the one suffering it. I am not a keen snake lover and cannot get my head around someone keeping one as a pet.
They say to face your phobia but what is said is easy to say but not to do.
Good luck, and I hope you never encounter another one.
Brenda.x
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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I have had so many say, "just face your phobia!" I confess I will take this one to my grave. Perhaps in my next life, I will endure the travails of facing this nemesis.
Comment from duchessofdrumborg
"My Snake Phobia", is an extremely well-written and somewhat hair-raising piece. This talented poet's work was interesting to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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"My Snake Phobia", is an extremely well-written and somewhat hair-raising piece. This talented poet's work was interesting to both read and review. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.
Comment Written 24-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2019
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Thank you.
Comment from Jonbeyond
Hey phobic one ... your fear offers you a spiritual chance to venture into yourself ... we come hear a blank tape receptive to whatever we record ...
our subconscious is shaped by what is recored ... then we have to deal with impromptu visitations form our subconscious ... to face our fears is our chance to overcome
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Hey phobic one ... your fear offers you a spiritual chance to venture into yourself ... we come hear a blank tape receptive to whatever we record ...
our subconscious is shaped by what is recored ... then we have to deal with impromptu visitations form our subconscious ... to face our fears is our chance to overcome
Comment Written 23-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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I thank you, but I will deal with that one on my next go at life.
Comment from kahpot
Very well done, snakes are quite intimidating, I like the way your story/poem starts with your phobia from childhood and remains still, love the artwork, very well presented poem, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Very well done, snakes are quite intimidating, I like the way your story/poem starts with your phobia from childhood and remains still, love the artwork, very well presented poem, best wishes for your contest****kahpot
Comment Written 23-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Thank you for your encouraging words.
Comment from Barbaraj1
I enjoyed your poem about being afraid of snakes. Your free
verse flows very well from one sentence to the next. Your images are
very good. I can just see the snake slithering on the porch.
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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I enjoyed your poem about being afraid of snakes. Your free
verse flows very well from one sentence to the next. Your images are
very good. I can just see the snake slithering on the porch.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from royowen
Apparently our country is home to the top seven most venomous snakes in the world, but I've only encountered only one in the wild. I'm sorry you're bothered by them. Beautifully written my friend, thank you for sharing, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Apparently our country is home to the top seven most venomous snakes in the world, but I've only encountered only one in the wild. I'm sorry you're bothered by them. Beautifully written my friend, thank you for sharing, blessings Roy
Comment Written 23-Oct-2019
reply by the author on 23-Oct-2019
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Roy, I just give them there due space, a run like the wind LOL
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Heh heh
