Chasing Dragons

[karmasoup]

The Tragic Hero

I was 19 when I encountered him the first time.  The details linger through the haze of a wild night’s bad dream

Comments

[m_malcontent]

I am a little ashamed that I went for the cheap laugh.....but my heart is in the same place. Thank you, this entry will be read and reread by me, and cherished, as you are.

[karmasoup]

You're most welcome... it was an honor, a privilege, and a pleasure. Truly.

[baxaphobia]

A very fun entry. Smile

[karmasoup]

Thanks!

[sweeny_todd]

I love the beat of this - it kinda reminds me of slam poetry. I really enjoyed reading this!

[pixiebelle]

Slam poetry! That is exactly what I was trying to think of too while I read it. The rhythm certainly was there!

[karmasoup]

Thanks! I was going for "noir," as an homage to the style of my inspiration. I didn't quite capture his strokes nearly as tightly, as I still wanted it to feel like me, but I think I blended the two well enough. And I generally always try to make my writing rhythmic... I come into it from being a musician, so, I naturally want it to sound as good as it tells. Thanks for reading!

[karmasoup]

Thanks... it does have the same sort of vibe, as the ambiance feels similar to the environment in which one might see slam poetry performed. Glad you liked it, and thanks for reading.

[notodette]

Fantastic setting here. Loved it.

[karmasoup]

Thanks! Can't really take credit for the setting... that was created in the work originated by my inspiration, but, I think I matched it well. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for reading!

[basric]

Love a hot steamy entry. This was the steamiest.

[karmasoup]

Thanks! Wasn't trying to be too terribly overt with the steamy, more like create an environment in which one could feel it oozing through the pores, though, I did get a bit blunt with it in the end... was trying to build to a punch. I'm glad it worked for you, and thanks for reading!