Paranoid

Precaution. Peering pessimistically through window.
Afraid, fearful- what is hatching in the shadow?
Reflex reaction, as I reach club for protection
Approaching door silently and with caution
Needlessly nervous, turning knob like a robber
Overhead my protector trembles, waits to clobber
I hit with hate head of enemy in absentia.
Discovering again that it is just paranoia!

Author's Note

The punctuation is intentional

Reviews

[Alvin L. Kathembe]

Brilliant!
Love how you managed to work this really witty piece around the restrictive structure....some really striking lines here. I especially like the image of the persona skulking around like the thief he's afraid of...."Needlessly nervous, turning knob like a robber"....makes us wonder what exactly (s)he's afraid of.
Very good work!

[Centfie]

Thank you for your review. Coming from you this is such a 'boost'. I am happy you liked.

[quinfinn]

reminds me of an old Buffalo Springfield tune called "for what it's worth"...and makes me think of the robin williams routine about cocaine as well...very aptly penned and quite entertaining!

[Centfie]

Thank you!

[The dark story]

whoa!! stunningly penned. i like the diction here. they add a strong effect on the verses.

[Sami Khalil]

You have described this condition marvelously in your poem...Thank you for sharing...:)

[Centfie]

Thank you for taking your time to read and comment!

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)