(Ed note–We are extremely pleased to present the first five poems submitted to us by Frederick K. Foote. Fred is an esteemed writer, poet and social critic. He has published over a hundred short stories on Literally Stories in the past ten years alone, which is but a small portion of his literary canon. He is a many times honored author and we are pleased to run his poetry: two today, two tomorrow and a single one to conclude this what we hope will be the first of many runs to come on Saragun Springs–The Eds.)
Lusty Religion
Cedar-wood skin
Sinful full lips
Halo round ass
Full paradise thighs
Bible bright eyes
Gospel singing hips
Revelation to disrobe
salvation to explore
Damnation to lose
no resurrection
in sight
Terminal Romance by Frederick K. Foote
My heart skipped a beat when you appeared
arrhythmia, with rare ventricular couplets
My eyes respond when you are around
glaucoma abounds, the pressure astounds
The sound of your voice is music to my ears
tinnitus echoes a siren’s timpani song
The sight of you snatches my breath away
emphysema squeezes my air to a trickle
The touch of your hand is more than I can bear
your shingles spread to my face, hands, and hair
You are my everything, always and forever
my affectionate end-stage affliction of choice
Frederick K Foote
(The image is that of Mr. Foote)
Saragun Springs 
Fred
It’s great to have your poetry on the site. Both are wonderful; enjoyed the “real causes” of physical reactions.
Leila
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Fred
Both these pieces are wonderful embodiments! Precise control over every single word and a true originality in the use of The Word make these pieces vivid, lively, and unique. There is a fine sensibility behind these pieces which gives them a depth and significance the reader can feel, and yet much is left out as well, which increases the sense of depth.
Thanks for sending your things to the Springs, overjoyed to see them here and looking forward to more. Really cool author photo too. Unlike the standard author photo out there it isn’t too straightforward and has a sense of mystery about it. Such things are more important than they seem at first in an age of so many photos foisted upon the world.
Dale
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Just as I’ve enjoyed scores of your fine short fiction, I enjoyed this, the first poetry of yours that I have ever read. I particularly enjoyed the first selection, which concludes with, “…no resurrection…” That’s okay, they’ve got pills for that.
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Good poems. Every line works and no wasted words.
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Hi Fred
I wrote a longer comment earlier but for some reason it doesn’t appear to have appeared here.
Anyway, these are truly excellent poems and it’s great to have you involved with this site.
Thanks for sending your things to the Springs, looking forward to more in the future.
Dale
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