Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

Panther

You've heard of silver unicorns,
Of griffins guarding gold
And tales of dragons fanning fire
Are very often told.

But back in medieval times
A fiendish feline reigned,
With mystical supremacy
He feasted unrestrained.

For when with hungriness he roared
A sweet scent filled the air,
Which like a moth unto a flame
Drew prey inside his lair.


12.10.20


Panther (Legendary Creature) Poetry Contest 
Sponsor - Julia Ward


Under medieval belief, after feasting, the panther will sleep in a cave for a total of three days. After this period ends, the panther roars, in the process emitting a sweet smelling odor. This odor draws in any creatures who smell it (the dragon being the only creature immune) they are eaten by the panther, and the cycle begins again.

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Beata Agustin October 23, 2020 at 2:13 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... through your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

John Watt October 22, 2020 at 10:37 PM I'm should try the panther diet - eat once every three days! Lovely poetry, Wendy, and I'm so happy to see you take top spot with Julia, a wondrous accomplishment! Remember the words of Ogden Nash - If called by a panther, don't anther.

Sam Kauffman October 22, 2020 at 9:31 PM Congratulations Wendy. This is so well done with vivid imagery and the legend story well told.

Jenna Logan October 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM Congratulations on your winner, Wendy~

Regina Mcintosh October 22, 2020 at 4:11 PM Wow. Awesome write and story... love it. Congrats on your win :) God bless you

Linda Alice Fowler October 22, 2020 at 3:26 PM Nicely done Wendy! Congratulations on the 1st place win! Linda

Julia Ward October 22, 2020 at 2:04 PM Well done for your win in my contest, Wendy! Wendy Watson October 22, 2020 at 2:31 PM I'm really pleased to have my efforts appreciated,Julia and thank you for enlightening me with regard to this interesting mythical creature.

Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 12:11 PM I love the poem and learned something new about mythology, Wendy! What a great story. Surely a winner. Hugs, Carolyn Wendy Watson October 12, 2020 at 12:27 PM Thank you, Carolyn. It was new to me too and I would like to have added a final round-up verse but had to keep within the 12 line maximum. Julia's prompt has made me realise how little I know about some of the mythological legends so I'm off to do some research!

Rico Leffanta October 12, 2020 at 11:29 AM Well done! Aloha! Rico Wendy Watson October 12, 2020 at 12:29 PM Thank you, Rico. I'd only heard of a pink or black one prior to this contest!