The Kill (poem) by Chanti Niven on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on January 27, 2007

You put me there. I stood frozen in time watching the story unfold.
I have witnessed this scenario many times on television but, you
brought it to life in my mind�s eye -- breathtaking, suspenseful
anticipation, reality come alive.

Hugs, Susan

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on November 29, 2004

Graphic image and the content of your verses unite to create a potent offering that grips the attention of your reader. Thank you, Chanti. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)

Reviewed on November 28, 2004

such an interesting idea of the cat emerging form the shadows, almost like one of the lil crabs, on seashore, that dwells in a covered hole, he is unsuspected, hollow moon = no value, the leaves warn, and does the birds, and the stars would be those who point it out, 2nd verse how one kills because of need, I have a real feelig for animals, so it hurts me to read of someone wounded, limping, even an animal, I could feel his pain, his attempt to grasp, find a way, in his own woundedness, it almost makes me cry, and of course the uncaring gathered about, leans, spry, the trembling in the arms of the lion made me think, almost as if she didn't want to, of course I dohn't think a lion thnks that, but maybe her body did, this was very nice Chanti, t let us in on this secret, yoiu hae witnessed, al

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on August 11, 2004

(((chanti)))

a magnificent, powerful piece that stirs the blood to life--one feels the call to ancient africa and life (and death) on the plains

brilliantly, vividly captured--BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

A wonderful poem that wakes my senses�Great art and background too�ty, Dani

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on August 1, 2004

Wonderful package Chanti'

Pragtige werk skone dame:))))!!

Love Tinka {from a very cold Plettenberbay}

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Reviewed on July 31, 2004

Chanti, on the merit of the fantastic write alone, it is a pure masterpiece of beyond comparison, Poet. I read this gripping write last night, but, my brain had completely shut down. Although when I read this powerful piece, my take on it was, I thought it represented the struggle of a single Mother who has been through hell and back for the sake of raising her children. No matter what obstacles were placed in front of her she was unwavering in meeting the challenges. I am not very familiar with the polices of South Africa, other then knowing it has its problems like most of the other countries on this spinning planet. I do know by reading your brilliant work, I have come to appreciate you and your views all the more so. I apologize if I do not fully understand the blight of the African nation and her people. Outstanding work my friend. May everything work out for you and yours.

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on July 31, 2004

Enjoyed

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Government, government, government (well, until the last line, that is...) Or it could simply be about "people". Or, it could be about AIDS. This could be applied to many situations. Regardless, a teriffic write.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

spectacular imagery!

Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

The cat (Dictatorial Spirits)
The shadows (Puppet Government)
Silhouettes (Hope)
Branches (Values to Life a Free Life)
Birds take flight (Captives attempting escape)
The hollow moon (Open Diamond Minds in Southeast Sierra Leone)
Dark Cerulean Sky (Smugglers Market of slaves and diamonds)
And brilliant stars (Those who fight against the tyranny)
Hungry cubs (Orphans)

An injured kudu (Amputees from terrorist insurgents)
Thick crimson blood (The price of blood diamonds)
Hyenas skulk about (Europeans raping the nation)
Demonic eyes (Spirit of Greed)
The doe (Child prostitutes)
Scavengers (the Homeless)
Ravenous cubs (Warlords of the next generation)

Striking poem Chanti.

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

Chanti...champion of verbiage...this is spectacular
in its images and double entendres!
Perhaps I am reading more into this work than you
intended, but (aside from the natural order of things in
the animal world), I can see "animal-like governments" taking
oppressive actions against the hungry, the weak and helpless,
and using the meager resources of these impoverished ones to
fill their coffers...taking, taking, taking...until the Innocents
are bled dry...and the beautiful land of Africa withers in defeat.

Hey,now, I didn't intend to wax so philosophic, but you did ask
for what we, the readers, "found" in this beautifully crafted poem.
And the picture...the text over the fur...Awesome!!!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 30, 2004

The art is fantastic, and enhances your superb poem! I see
the duality of nature at work as it is with all of Creation-good/bad/light/dark-etc. It shows that all things are
created for a purpose and they must do what they are born to do. In the end all things will come out right, even if we can't see it now.
That's my humble take on it Chanti-;-).