I received a drunken text message last night but as often is the case, drink brings out those things which people keep hidden away or that dwell in the back of the mind.

The following is inspired by the way people run from issues (whatever they are) and although you may run there will come a time when you cannot run any faster. They are simply unavoidable in one form or another and it is always better to grab the nettle.

Antelope Legs

Fast furious pistons pound and
bounce, bob and weave from the big cats claw.

Dust settles.
Tranquil the fresh grass is lassoed. The birds cease to call

Four leopard hooves of the herd
all oblivious to the bullet in the hunter’s gun.