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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Shorthand For Cheetahs

Cheetah caught me as I was dreaming--
she wrapped around me,
quick and hot;

I kissed the black tear-tracks of her face--
her ears, and her
flash-fast paws...

If you love a cheetah,
let her know she's the only one--
"til next time," tell her, as she goes,
even though she's already gone.
_______

On loving a woman who never sits down, for Hannah's fantastic Transforming Friday challenge!


8 comments:

  1. i like it! 'flash-fast paws'. great imagery.

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  2. "....though she's already gone"......love the cheetah, gotta love the speed (smiles)

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  3. Shorthand for cheetahs ... they need to teach that course in school!!!

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  4. Nothing runs as fast as a cheetah. This really gives a sense of turmoil as well as sweetness, and the brevity suits the mood of rush and flash. Love it, but love it as fast as you can. Yep, been there.

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  5. I'm trying to get caught up on reading and dang you've been pumping 'em out! Gorgeous piece of writing...and Joan too?! This post rocks!

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  6. I love your poem...nothing like a hot Cheetah to get one's attention!
    Well done

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  7. YES!!! Shay, you gotta know...I love your take!!

    Kissing those black tear tracks, telling her she's the only one...you quickly conjure a sharp story and I enjoy the cheetah persona that you bring!

    Smiles to you...thank you for writing...apologies for the wait on my side, too.

    You know, I still have a poem floating around in this noggin for your last challenge...I never got around to writing it. :/ It could have been good. ;) Thank you for your challenges, Shay...sorry I missed.

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