The long-limbed leopard stared ahead With longing in his eyes, For he observed the prey that fled From him in great surprise. The creature panicked suddenly, Its heartbeat oh so swift, Chased by the leopard up a tree, Its mighty weight to lift. They prey was light upon its feet, The branches to traverse, The leopard wasn't quite so neat... Things went from bad to worse... The prey went through the lush green leaves As if it didn't care, The leopard lingered like all thieves Who sense when to beware... The prey was gone, he knew not how, So he turned round displeased To make his way across the bough Because the hunt had ceased... Through gritted teeth, he slowly made His way back down to earth... 'Next time, ' he vowed, 'I'll make the grade! I'll run for all I'm worth! ' Denis Martindale, #eyeofhorus #goldencobra #dragons #fairies #sirens https://www.instagram.com/p/B82038CgWRb/?igshid=j4xyom6d8gwo
