Comments on: The Beast

By: MysticWino

MysticWino — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:17:14 +0000

Oh. Yeah. Lyme disease. That is monstrous stuff. My wife and both her sons survived it. They had a time of it getting the diagnosis. The Chimera was a very apt vehicle for your metaphor, then. Brilliant!
Skinner

By: ravenswingpoetry

ravenswingpoetry — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:37:35 +0000

Hello MysticWino:

Thanks for the comment about “The Beast”. I haven’t actually considered finding a market for sci-fi/fan poetry, because most of what I write isn’t.

The story behind this poem is this: when I was ten years old, I contracted Lyme Disease. This disease attacks your body in many ways, starting with your joints, then your muscles, then going for your gastrointestinal tract and then your internal organs, namely your liver and heart. Although I was treated and subsequently recovered, this was an experience that I’ll never forget. I felt, at times, weak and helpless – at the mercy of something that, like a dragon or a beast, is pretty powerful.

Anyway, I am glad you like this one. More will definitely be forthcoming.

-Nicole

By: MysticWino

MysticWino — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:43:40 +0000

This is really cool. I especially like the turn at the end.
Have you considered finding a market for speculative (sci-fi/fantasy) poetry? Flashing Swords is very nice publication.
Thanks for posting. Looking forward to the next 100. You can do itdoitdoitdoitdoit! Even without the knight in shimmering white labcoat doctor’s armor [but if you need them, take care of yourself first]. Poetry is a strong remedy for the spirit and soul.
Skinner, aka MysticWino, aka Fringemonkey