The Gazelle

I read somewhere recently that you were thinking of leaving. What a tragedy that would be. This is one of the best poems I've read today. Happy new year to you.

I love the imagery in this one, Pia and what a fantastic word...'discombobulate' is;-) Very much enjoyed. Tina;-)

I really hope you stay with us, Pia :-) You're a much loved writer and poet on ABC, I hope you know that! And I agree, congrats on pulling off 'discombobulate' not many people can do that ;-) Magic xxx

Hej dear highhat Agree with all of the above. ps who else would help me with Danish translation if you left?

"With wit and watchfulness". Best line for me. Cherries too. Thoroughly deserved. Happy New Year. Or should that be, Godt NytAr. I couldn't put a little circle (?) over the A, sorry. And I got the translation from a dodgy website so if it says "please don't go" I'm sorry.

With your trademark feline playfulness assured, I enjoyed this, Pia. It bobs along like a smiling cat. Typo- 'its prey' instead if it's, and don't worry, nine out ten Brits get that one wrong! It's like your and you're. Glad you haven't flown away. Richard

I like what blighters says, yes it moves along like a well greased eel sliding down an icy ski run. Very good pia. :-)

Dear Pia, don't ever think of leaving here please, just take a break if you need one, I for one would miss you so much and your wonderful writing. I too love that word discombobulate and agree that it's a word I've never heard used before. I loved that last final words:- shoot me in the head even with my last breath, I'll never give in. Such powerful words, loved this piece and well done on the cherries, really deserved. Jenny.

I agree, when I read you might be leaving I was devastated. I can't tell you how much I would miss your poetry. This one is an example of how you can use the English language incredibly well! The images are breathe-taking. Beeme xx

Pia, your difficulties are well hidden. You must be a sort of magician with words. Rich

This poem is really beautiful: I could imagine it with every word written! ..."you pose as the lioness stalking its prey, creeping stealthily in the tall grass"... I'm glad you decided to stay =) Thank you for posting this, such a pretty poem; cherry well deserved for a very well written piece of art. Savannah

You haven't got any language difficulties, Highhat, at least none that I can see, so take that thought out of your head and squish it violently on the pavement with your heel. This piece is very powerful, very readable and the sense of the lion stalking the gazelle and the many meanings behind it are not lost on the reader. Write on!

It's said that English is the richest descriptive language, but I don't know for sure because I only speak one tongue. Apart from walrusese, which is restricted to phrases such as "would you mind scratching my hind flipper" and "Where the bloody hell are my fish? I distinctly remember hiding them under yonder rock." Some folk say French is richer, but I don't think it matters what language you use. English is the most widely used language, though, so I guess it makes sense to write in English - I'm sure there are a lot of delights that are restricted to a small audience because no one's gotten around to translating them.