The knot

Another impassioned write, Pia, and the imagery of the Gordian knot, more than effective.

Tina;-)

Thank you very much for commenting Tina and for stopping by to read this.

;)Pia

Loved this Pia, so much thought given to hope and
the knot symbolism being thrown into the chasm, the
relief like a weight being lifted.

Makes me think of floating clouds that just relax
and float on by. Hope I don't sound to airy fairy.

Anyway I liked this alot.

Jenny.

I'm really glad you liked this one Jenny. Means a lot to me that you enjoyed reading. Thanks for your lovely comment...

;)Pia

Alexander had the right idea, but I liked the dropping action better than slicing it through with a sword.

Rob

Thanks Rob- glad you enjoyed..

;)Pia

Thanks for the cherry Ed.

This has real power Pia, I enjoyed it very much. :-)

It's coming to me slowly but surely FB- thank you very much for noticing. It really makes me so happy to know that you got that out of this little poem and thank you ever so for telling me!

;)Pia

You have grown as a writer so much since I joined this site. This is terrific. Also thought provoking, something you do so very well. Congrats on the juicy fruit.

Thanks OTT for your kind words- they made my (late) evening !!

;)Pia

Now I’ll just take on the swagger
of a life of ease;

- any tips on how to do that, please Pia?! ;D

Really enjoyed getting tangled-up in this, great stuff :)

Rachel xx

well Rachel- if you had lived as long as I have you'd know how!!! he he thanks for reading.
;)Pia

a truly fine piece of work. I have to say I had to research what the Gordian knot was. and now I know, I'll use the metaphor myself. I particularly liked the last four lines:-

Now it is important
to stay alive.
It means more than before.
It has become so vital
for tomorrow
I may be gone too .

there is a subtle touch of fear here, and hope, tom live each day as if it was your last. So, despite the relief felt at the beginning, so I am left with a rich mixture of feelings... nicely done that.
I had a picture of you dropping a ring down a well... the knot being obviously a double metaphor; which is why I see such a fine tapestry here... I hope my own reply to it didn't leave you feeling embarrassed... it was not meant to. Hugs for the new year.

Andy xoxo

Thanks Andy- I like your metaphor- a tapestry- lovely words- thank you.
atb
;)Pia

and this is a personal one for you.

Oh those mistletoe wishes.

Above its lightly scented echo,
gives a rush of blood to my head.
I feel my breath quickening
As our lips just barely touch...
To then discreetly pass...
leaving in my heart
A half enacted secret desire,
That slowly plumps,
and then, like a whispered ghost,
slides delicately past.

xoxox

I have never been kissed under mistletoe before I thought I'd snatch one ;0) Happy new Year Pia.

hehe Andy- you are making me blush- I have never been kissed under a mistletoe either so this is quite an experience for me-..
thanks ever so much and for the beautiful little poem- you are so kind and generous..

;)Pia