Like Cheetahs...

First in a while.

like cheetahs 

hunting in the savannah

writers often stalk or flush out expression

before it flits away.

words, Ideas, phrases, 

camouflaged or spotty

hide

but not forever

through diligence

and hard work

they can be rushed into the open

unsheltered and exposed 

until they're seized.

capture your prey my friend

devour it

taste its blood

until there's nothing left 

but bones.

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

Omg I've had days like this!!! Clawing my way through iambics, perfect rhymes and formats. Praying the words floating in my mind don't escape lol...nice write!!

[Relic]

I've been there, Sue. Thanks for the read.

[Richard🖌]

Hah!

I've been more like a lazy tom cat, biding my time 'til everyone re-emerges and splashes romantic, adventurous, and star-crested ink all over the world again.
I will, admit, however, much to the spirit of all our illustrious poetesses and poets on the Café, we've been blessed more than many of the other sites I serve on.
When it comes to metaphor and originality, Brother Tim, you take second place to no one.
This's so brilliant, even my ink is turning green with envy. 😏
Spot-on line breaks and syntax highlight this fetching Free Verse, not to mention the dyn-o-mite entertainment factor!

Thanks for all your great help on the Hunter story; we need more like you here!
Good stuff, Tim … really good! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Relic]

Ha, your reviews are always unique and funny, Richard. I appreciate the read and compliment. Thank you.

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL the covid camouflage hasn't obscured a thing from your prey-ers penning spoils! Keep stalking my friend:)

[Relic]

ha, Thanks Robert.

[Marina]

I am certainly not feeling like a Cheetah nowadays....more like a lazy lion basking under a tree, waiting for the words to come to me. Such are some days on the poetic savannah. A very original metaphor to describe the writing process, Relic. 💛

[Relic]

Thanks Marina. :)

[Chris Shaw]

I like this metaphor very much. Thinking about the movement of a cheetah and how I go about turning a thought into a poem. Yes, it's a chase, you are in for the hunt and you aren't satisfied until the page is printed. Good to read Tim.

Chris

[Relic]

Thanks very much, Chris.

[Paul Bell]

I just hate that I need to pounce at four in the morning to get the poem down.
I like the idea of the Cheetah though. After this pandemic is over I'll be the Cheetah sprinting to the nearest bar.

[Relic]

LOL glad to hear that Paul. :) Thanks.

[AJNJ]

That thrill of the chase, the taste of blood, the euphoric feeling can only likened to that of the Cheetah. Enjoyed this poem and the message therein, absolutely!

[Relic]

Appreciate your thoughts, thanks.

[Briana O'Connor]

I absolutely love this. I can find so much meaning in this. The way you describe the writers need to pounce on each creative thought is mesmerizing. At the same time I can also find a symbolism to life. Very well written. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes to you.

[Relic]

I appreciate your thoughts, Briana. Thanks.

[.]

How nice.... I stumbled upon a totally different perspective from this piiece.
Thanks for sharing my friend...

[Relic]

Thanks so much for reading it, Dreamer. :-)

[Relic]

By the way, care to share that perspective?

[.]

Yes... It's raw and fierce.
.

[Relic]

Ah, I see. Nice!

[Dave Brown]

They do come from how many different places.
A good time of year for the mention of bones

For some reason I thought you had closed your site
foolish me

[Relic]

Thanks Dave, and yes I did. My father got an infection and was critical for a while. He's getting better but is much more feeble and delicate.