HORROR FLICKS (Poem)

Poetry

Apr 19

Hey y’all!

For Day 19 of National Poetry Writing Month, the prompt is to cast your mind back to your own childhood and write a poem about something that scared you – or was used to scare you – and which still haunts you (if only a little bit) today.

Here’s my poem:

HORROR FLICKS

I grew up at a time when

horror flicks

were watched by kids.

80s movies featured

gore and tits.

My fave

was A Nightmare

on Elm Street.

There’s something about Freddy!

The fact that he

could change face and body

scared the shit out of me.

But soon

it became funny.

I live at a time when

horror flicks

are enacted on kids.

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Farah Lawal Harris

Farah Lawal Harris is an artist and breast cancer survivor who inspires people to overcome obstacles and be well. Through vulnerable storytelling, writing, and theatre, Farah makes people feel less alone and more able to tap into their personal power to be their best, creative selves.

https://www.farahlawalharris.com

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