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;

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