Curious Encounters

10.01.09

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Crossing a deadly silent water,
like an anchor that immediately sunk.
A bottled fear was opened,
too late for a careless drunk.

Fiery glow of blue and white,
illuminated a seductive halo.
this flame gently licked a moth’s wings,
engulfed the life it once owned.

Fatal decision of Neo,
a red pill dug the rabbit’s hole,
ever prying, his story unfolded,
the Matrix was borne for us to know.

A scholarly endeavor,
to harness the power of electrons.
A kite flew with a metal key,
delivered a shock – withdrawn.

The mother of all curiosities,
Adam and Eve introduced.
The yearning to seek knowledge,
an apple betrayed the truth.

Deceitful eyes on a cat’s mischief,
ignored a rattling from its path,
A lightning struck with fangs.
this bite from a slithering wrath.

This poem was submitted to The Inferno as an artist challenge: “Curiosity Killed the Cat”

For more informations about the artist challenge, please feel free to click here.

Tags: artist challenge, poetry, the inferno
Category: Dark Poems.

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Zorlone, an anagram of my name. A title fitting to this blog of mine. Words are created every time such as blogs created online. This site will showcase thoughts translated into words. Dream. Create. Inspire. Follow me in Twitter @Zorlone or visit me too at 140 Flash Fiction.

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22 Comments

At 2009.10.01 14:24, ever said:

curiosities, sometimes we think and sometimes we did not.

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At 2009.10.01 20:15, jan geronimo said:

I wish I have the poetic sensibilities so I can fully express my hatred of leaves. LOL. They’re the most spoilsport in all of nature, methinks.

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At 2009.10.01 21:02, Zorlone said:

Ever,

Yun na nga e. Hirap magdesisyon sa mga ganyan mga bagay. Damn if you do and damn if you don’t situation. LOL

Z

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At 2009.10.01 21:19, Zorlone said:

Jan,

Remember that the leaves rot and will soon be out of view. The picture will be clearer then.

Z

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At 2009.10.01 22:56, Jhong Medina said:

What’s behind the leaves? I’m just curious ha, Jan? Lols.

You want me to reveal the secret using photoshop?

nah, can’t do that zorlone.com is for GP…

thumbs up!

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At 2009.10.01 23:41, Deeptesh said:

Great one.U changed ur blog so much!C my new poem….I posted it

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At 2009.10.02 00:23, Zorlone said:

Jhong,

You can edit it and send the result to Jan.

Z

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At 2009.10.02 00:38, Zorlone said:

Deep,

Thanks for dropping by.

I have seen it, thanks mate!

Z

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At 2009.10.02 13:38, elmot said:

hay, curious encounters, sometimes beautiful sometimes a curse…

Time to be always careful…

For sure the doctor is in…he knows what hides behind the leaf…maybe a kite with a metal key? am right doc? LOL!

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At 2009.10.02 17:02, Jena Isle said:

I came back thrice, on different days, tried to comment, and would accidentally delete it. Tamang-tama, iisipin ko pa ang perception ko ng poem na ito. I don’t want to interpret this way out of the true meaning.

After an hour. Sana may connection pa noon.

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At 2009.10.03 01:14, Jena Isle said:

Internet connection is still up and the typhoon has slowed down, thank God.

My first interpretation is that being curious without vigilance and prudence is dangerous. One should be wary of the unexpected if one has to embark on a research mission.

Second, curiosity would kill the cat…lol. I mean it is better to remain ignorant than to be curious and ending up being hurt or dead. What you don’t know, won’t hurt you.

And my final interpretation is that in every paradise we should watch out for snakes,those who might betray our trust and confidence.

Now, which on is correct Doc Z?

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At 2009.10.03 07:19, Lyle: Filipino Blogger said:

If Jan doesn’t have the poetic hate for the leaves, I do have the poetic love for REPLY buttons.

Finally.

-_-

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At 2009.10.03 17:58, C said:

Hey Z! Come on over to my blog! You’ve got yourself a surprise waiting for you!!!! ))

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At 2009.10.03 22:54, jan geronimo said:

Jhong & Doc Z: I changed my mind. It’s mystery I love and not the stark view. Leaves have their place in upping curiousity, healing a festering wound, giving momentary relief or high. Ooops, I hope nobody notices.

Are you okay, Doc Z? Every thing all right. I meant this not in the context of this poem.

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At 2009.10.04 17:45, taympers said:

napadaan lang po.

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At 2009.10.05 08:58, Zorlone said:

@Jan,

Don’t worry, Reyjr isn’t here, so no one would notice that you changed your mind about the leaves. I know the effects, after all, I’m a doctor for crying out loud.

Things are looking great here on my side of the country. Sunny and Sunnier… but there are still parts that are flooded. I can’t even go to the badminton court today because the “taraflex” got wet. That reminds me, I have to call the court.

Z

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At 2009.10.05 09:05, Zorlone said:

Taympers,

Salamat sa pagdaan. Daan ka lang ulit.

Z

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At 2009.10.05 10:47, jan geronimo said:

Uh-oh. Naman eh.

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At 2009.10.05 23:28, reyjr said:

Ahahah! natatawa ako sa inyo. :p
I was reading the comments and was thinking “leaves? there’s no mention on leaves in the poem.. or even trees! what are they talking about?”

aysus…

@LJ iba kasi ang tinitingnan lols.
(bagong shine kasi ng (seductive) halo ko. hehe)

I like the poem doc, esp the last one where the rattlesnake bites the cat. im a dog person, obviously. lol!! joke lang po. no haters pls.

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At 2010.02.28 13:52, lena said:

hhmm..i’ll call you kuya na lang po ha.. cute ng poems mo.. hope more pa about love..hehehe request yun eh!! anyways.. frustrated writer ako.. kaso lack pa ko sa inspirations to create good one..congats!! galing mo kuya.. lagi ako mag-drop by dito sa site mo to read and explore your works..naks!!

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