Feline's Tight Walk

tracing lines of silver rope spine takes form, a balanced act my feline limbs hang mid- air… nine more lives i count treading on wire like cat's float high up where spotlight grows dim, pulse rate syncs with timed rhythm… each step close to death with delicate spin, arms flex my body absorbed in heat ending trail with circus roar… danger waits next round (c) tightrope walker - - - - --- *dodoitsu---7,7,7,5 Circus Contest: David Williams
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Guzzi Avatar
May 19, 2012 at 4:03 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2012 at 7:56 AM
Congratulations on your placement in David's "Circus" contest Nette. Love, Carol
O'Leary Avatar
May 19, 2012 at 4:34 AM
Nice poem... and congrats... Terry
Williams Avatar
May 19, 2012 at 3:49 AM
Nette, congrats on your win, I liked the idea of a performer counting lives..worrying when they get down to just one though...David
Green Avatar
May 11, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Yes, I am sorry for the big cat, too- but what beautiful, descriptive forms and words.
Minardi Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM
I feel sorry for the feline (i just knew that it is one of cat family, thanks to you). Imaginative and creative piece as always, Nette. thanks for my placement on your contest. Huggggsss :)
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!!
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 3:34 PM
cool feline you are, nette. It would be neat to have the balance and agility of this creature! There was a tv show a few years ago about a girl who has cat powers. It didnt' come back to tv. I guess the show got cancelled. but this reminded me of that show.
Kendrick Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 3:23 PM
Interesting entry into David's contest..Reads like a winner to me..Very descriptive work..Sara
Ink-U-Script Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Lovely piece Nette..good luck in the contest...huggs
Poet Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Excellent take on the contest theme Nette.Very nice!!
Andresen Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM
I give you a golden ring for this one Nette ! :) - well written - Have a lovely day. - oxox love Anne-Lise - Wish you luck in contest!!!!!!!
Rhinem Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Smile ˜ My Mesmerized Eyes Were Fixed Upon Every Step That Your Beauty Took, My Dear Sweeet Beautiful, Precious & Priceless, Beautiful Nette * I Have Longed Loved Watching You; Swirling & Twirling As Your Poetic Splendours Bring Joy To My Eyes * I Find That This Adorations Crows Are Standing Upon Their Feet; Kudos, Kudos, Beautiful Nette * My Love to You, Forever; John!:) ˜
Onclaud Avatar
May 10, 2012 at 4:43 PM
kashi, what happened?? you okay??
Poet Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Hey John,why did you block me?????
Onclaud Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
special thanks to you, john..:)
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May 9, 2012 at 11:36 AM
...."Tis Suppose To Read, 'I Have Long Loved Watching You, My Beautiful Queen.'" *
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