Hey everyone! I'm really horrible at categorizing poetry but I'm pretty sure this one fits in here. This poem was my baby for a long time and I think I've finally finished (though when is a poem ever really done??) The title can confuse people so let me define it...."Oni" is a Japanese word meaning "demon or spirit" or "it (as in a game of tag)". Hope that helps!
ONI
Slam the door
ignore the pain
turn the key and
pin the blame
on teenage angst
this soul, aflame
must have its way
it can't be tame
Pump the pedal
it's drawing near
breath on my back
it's almost here
lips pulled back in
taunting leer
long fingers reach
I must pull clear
Pass the signs
it's one big race
a race against
both time and space
the stakes are high
no losing grace
no turning back
the bet's in place
Hit the bump
I'm flying high
no time to stop
just say good-bye
no fear tonight
no fear to die
just hit the gas
it's time to ride
Turn the corner
furious speed
tires squeal
I'm in the lead
the engine roars
there is no need
the test has come
can I succeed?
Run the light
still speeding fast
silver bullet
shoot the past
dragon face against
the glass
falling off
I'm free at last
Watch the road
I am not done
cars still come
but I have won
slowing down
no need to run
I look behind
there is no one
It's really long, I know, but what do you think???
