In the springtime, a zombie showed up,
breaking down our door and biting me.
Friends and neighbors asked questions,
not daring to come near,
leaving flowers, candles, baked goods
on our crooked stoop.
I tried to explain his presence
but I had lost my words.
Best to try to live with him
without getting gobbled up completely.
He watched TV with me, preferring
the couch to my cushioned chair.
When I needed help up the stairs,
he held my lame hand,
and lay down next to me on my bed,
resisting the urge to bite again.
And when I would dream, he would push back
each strand of hair that had fallen in my face.
26 thoughts on “The Bite”
Claire, I hope that you are doing well. I also admire your poem with its specific imagery. While your entire poem spoke to me, the final verse moved me to tears. You are a masterful writer.
Thanks Ronna, means a lot
As always, you are exceptional at putting words to feelings so difficult to express. Congrats on your success!
Thank you Merideth!!
Claire, You are such an inspirational writer. I’m so glad you are better and continuing to write.
Thank you Jeff!
Thanks Shana for sharing that with me.
This is so beautiful, well put! I felt like this after my accident 14 years ago. There are times I still feel a bit like this.
Oh Claire I’m sorry you went tru that . Hope you are doing better . Love Lynne king.
Thank you Lynne. I am indeed better!
So beautifully and powerfully written. It gives pause for thought.
Thank you.
Thank you Elizabeth!
Claire,
So powerful and deftly told. You’ve managed to convey the eerie strangeness of your experience.
I continue to be overwhelmed by your strength and courage, my friend.
Just lovely!!!
Thank you Gay!
Thank you for your kind words Kit.
Beautifully said, Claire. An experience no one ever needs to have. My friend, you are a super hero!
Thank you Rosalie!
So well said. I love this. Thanks for sharing your mind and heart. I did not remember you mentioning a novel – I will be reading that next. Good work my friend.
Thank you Martha. We are survivors, you and I!
You are such a great writer & one of the bravest people I’ve ever known. ❤️
Thank you Laura!
Wow, what a powerful poem, Claire! Thank you for sharing with us all.
Thank you for all your support Nancy!
Such a good way to present this ordeal.
Thank you Pris! Means a lot!