This is a mind blowing piece. Well done.

Powerfully penned, Nick. Another level on this write, nicely done my friend. Appreciate you.

Damian

I like this. The in-between verses enhance the piece very well.

I like different. Very much a high compliment for me.

Thanks for the read. Much appreciated.

Love this. Your stories are intriguing and raw.

Uncompromisingly penned, Nick. Raw and to the point, and it goes on in the world today. Powerful work. Appreciate you.

Damian

Hehe, in her own way yes. I kinda loosely based this off of a friend of mine. Though I made her sound like more of a slut haha. But she was very flirty, the life of the party kinda person. Whenever you could get her to talk seriously though it would be about how she was having a lot of family issues. Which showed me that the flirting was a bit of a way to deal with those emotions.

Thanks for the read. Much appreciated.

Powerfully penned, Brenda. Pulls at these old heartstrings my friend, thanks for sharing. Appreciate you.

Damian

Look back but always step forward. This was inspirational, Brenda. Thank you.

I’ve been telling myself the past is not a destination. But it is a guidepost. Despite memory & fear, there’s nothing waiting there. Just an empty space of was-ness. The step forward can be terrifying though

This was great… well penned dear poet…

Beautifully penned, Naaj. Loved the message of the write my friend. All cat’s are amazing from domestic to the big cats of which you speak. It is a tragedy corporations want to profit off animals by imprisoning them, and sometimes the animals are treated very poorly. That’s Capitalism for you, they don’t treat people any better. Into the book it belongs! Amazing write. Appreciate you.

Damian

As a tree lover myself, I get you Adira. I’m glad you share my sentiments. Thx fur dropping in

Naaj

I am perpetually in awe of nature. The prey they hunt are no joke, either. It takes serious force & power. These animals are mean & resilient. I work in the wilderness, and there’s been a 350-400 lb eastern black bear male stalking lately, I’ve seen him 4 times in the last six weeks, (with mama and cubs sighted significant distance away)….I am desperate to catch a photo but easier said than done lol

If I saw a tiger I guess it’d be pants-shittin’ time.

I don’t like zoos & circuses either.

The power of their command is felt and yet they are caged to be looked at as if it changes the core of who they are. This is a good piece.

Always appreciate your support and insights, Duende.

Much respect indeed

Naaj