Unknown fears strangulate
as he hallucinates
a pair of hands
gripping his neck.
Same artistic fingers
painted red nails
he once loved dearly
it hurt to cut them off.
It was an act of love
not barbarism
How could he overlook
another man’s ring?
(44 words)
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Reena Saxena 
I am a bit puzzled about the strangulation and the finger cutting, but it looks like a setting for fear.
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He hallucinates, and fear strangulates him. It is not a rope. The finger cutting is the crime, which has led to fear ruling his psyche.
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Oh my God!! The ending was awesome 👌🏻👌🏻
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Thanks!
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Yes indeed – BAM! He hated cutting off those fingers…sounds like a good start to a … scary novel. I want more.
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Thank you! The double ring is suggestive of the plot.
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It is! A great narrative and a no even rhythm. Intense poem.
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Thanks a lot!
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Reena, this sounds like the framework of a a good mystery novel. Have at it!
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All flash writers can start selling story plots 🙂
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Like reading a good book with the last page torn out … I’m left wanting more! Great write.
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Thank you, Beverly!
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Wow! That was a surprise ending. I’m reeling….words are well placed with a good rhythm that drawers the reader in and then….bam! wow!
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Thank you, Lillian!
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