Fey sparks
flash in darkness,
baring that savage soul,
a hungry spectre feral and
feline.
Richard H. Fay currently resides in Upstate New York with his wife, daughter, two cats, and a rather confused shepherd-chow mix. Formerly a laboratory technician turned home educator, Richard now spends his days juggling various writing and art projects. History, myth, legend, folklore, as well as the classics of fantasy, horror, and adventure literature, serve as inspiration for his creative endeavours. Many of the fruits of his labour have appeared in various e-zines, print magazines, and anthologies.
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9 Responses to “YELLOW EYES • by Richard H. Fay”
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June 26th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Unusual feeling of danger and beauty comes from your concise
poem.I like the title, choice of words. Thanks.
June 26th, 2009 at 5:42 am
To me the “f” sound emphasis doesn’t match feline – cat. Wouldn’t a “feline” offer the spitting sounds of “p, t, s,c”? To me, “wildcat” is closer in sound. I do like “fey,” like a fairy’s hidden spark, a question in calmness and then the later violent horror.
June 26th, 2009 at 5:46 am
I also like the way the writer put “feline” on a separate line, like a sudden pounce.
June 26th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Very descriptive and well told.
–dj
June 26th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
I like the pounce, too! Also appreciate how you didn’t specify if this was a bobcat or other wild cat–the word “feline” leaves a bit of mystery.
June 26th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
A great image. Powerful, wild, strong….. but it’s still the drowsy pussy cat who was lying in the sun on my drive today. Enjoyed!
June 27th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
nice one, Richard!
June 28th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Joan – “feral” means wild.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:24 am
great cinquain! Full of both assonance and alliteration. Pithy — a sure sign of success in such a form.