Leopard

He is sleeping. And I have taken time To watch and enjoy him; He is wearing a white undershirt, That shows his white arms And smooth skin; The line of his muscles, Play with the light. And I can not but fix my eyes On his strength coming out And evaporating in the room; A handsome flexible animal. Designed to be fast and effective; A beautiful leopard. Fleeing over the green heaven; This is he, With his long and large muscles On his legs And arms; With his strong and flexible spine; He is my lover, Companion, exotic animal. Inspired by no one but his own strength and exuberance;