MAD DASH

The world seems aflame as they chase after me
Smoke rises up to block my vision so I can't see
Igor calls to me from somewhere up ahead
To hurry unless I want them to make me dead
His laughter is enough to make me wish him so
For it was all his fault that into that town we did go
Wearing the face of a man that a year ago they hung
It is a wonder that on a rope I wasn't already strung
If only I can make it back to the doctors castle
Once there, these towns people will be no hassle
For all fear my lord and maker, Dr. Frankenstein
Who else could bring me back to life one more time
But from ashes he told me no life is there to bring
So I run from the flames even as they try to form a ring
Foolish this mad dash across a county side savage and mean
And just because Igor forgot to buy any candy for Halloween
                                                  Bear

Author's Note

I leave most punctuation to the reader that they can read the poem in their own meter, mood and motility. I thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Abhilash Hegde]

I must say, what's with picture and the theme :D The title itself drew me half here and from then on, I'm chuckling at the picture and reading those lines away in playful glee.
I presume, this write here has some background with the character 'Igor' and ' Frankenstein'. I read up a bit to give myself the context and enjoyed it while imagining the write in my head.
Thanks Bear, nice to read something other than the run-of-the-mill stuff.
The writing style is what leaves an indelible impression on me always :)

[Bear]

I have a number of poems that are meant to make people smile if not laugh out loud. I had a poetry group back in the 90's where a picture was posted and everyone wrote a poem about the picture. It was incredible reading how different everyone saw the same picture and the impression they were able to bring it to life in their poems. I really like interpreting the story an artist creates and turn that visual image into words of rhyme. I was often challenged by the group to write a specific kind of poem for a picture like writing something humorous for a serious picture like my poem Training Bra http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/BearMage/1489080/

[Bear]

I will try to find the picture for that poem in my archives and post it with the poem.

[Abhilash Hegde]

That's a great way to hone one's skills. Writing a piece of poetry on any picture you see, no easy at all and making it humorous is even more harder. One of the hardest, is to make people smile. For a picture, if it evokes inspiration, we may write a few lines.. but I do agree, it's a challenge to write on any picture, just out of the blue.
Btw, I read the poem "Training Bra".. Though I don't have a first hand experience, [ofcourse, being a guy :D], i could try imagining through the eyes of your write. I'm waiting for the picture, hehehe :P

[Bear]

I am male as well and no I have never tried on a bra I just imagined what it would feel like. I do have sisters and nieces that I have seen fight training bra's and heard their complaints so I had info to work with :~)

[andrew mitchell]

Nice entertaining write Bear

[Bear]

This was the only way I felt comfortable posting a picture of myself :~)

[andrew mitchell]

hahahaha............bolts and all!

[Bear]

Pretty much but the flat top is a little exaggerated :~)

[PHFASCES]

This is nice. I admire your style of poetry. Beautiful piece.
Sam

[Bear]

Thank you, it was a fun write :~)

[Indra Neil]

enjoyed the wit and twist in this wonderful rhyme! :)

[Bear]

I am glad you enjoyed it, thank you for stopping by :~)

[Indra Neil]

u r welcome! :)

[Carbon Muse]

The last line cracked me up xD

Wonderfully witty little piece! Thank yo so much for sharing :)

[Bear]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it, I like writing humorous poems :~)

[Emily]

Love it!
Awesome poem!
Keep on writing!!

[Bear]

Thank you for stopping by and I am glad you enjoyed it :~)