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The Kill

Motionless the
leopard waits
only an odd flick of
his tail
giving away where he
hides


He is watching the
small dikdik
patiently he waits
as slowly
they come closer as
they graze


Coiled up ready to
spring
with a flurry of
speed
he ambushes his prey


A squeal and the
deed done
he carries off his
dinner
taking it high up
into the tree 

Stashing it between
forked branches
safe from hyenas and
lions
he eats at his
leisure

Copyright © Shadow Hamilton | Year Posted 2013

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Karen Anglesey Date: 10/29/2013 9:18:00 AM Great descriptive verse gives the poem power and motion. Well done Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/30/2013 6:12:00 AM hi Karen much appreciate your feedback TY for your valuable time Shadow x smile

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/27/2013 9:12:00 PM You capture this so well. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/30/2013 6:13:00 AM Hi Rick and Ty dear it is an awesome sight hugs Shadow x smile

Joseph May Date: 10/27/2013 5:51:00 PM you captuured the hunt well ....nicely penned Shadow....I am amazed at how strong this cat is.... Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/29/2013 6:16:00 AM Yes Joseph their bite can crush their prey's skull incredible power. Ty for enjoying Shadow x smile

Bl Devnath Date: 10/27/2013 5:38:00 PM A total picture of ambushing of prey by the leopard beautifully adorned with the ink of natural colors. Enjoyed the scene. Loved always, my friend, bl Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/29/2013 6:15:00 AM Hi Bl so nice of you Ty Shadow x smile

Jack Horne Date: 10/27/2013 1:06:00 PM well crafted write here, my friend Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/27/2013 3:49:00 PM hi Jack so pleased that you enjoyed it. Ty for reading Shadow x smile

Sandra Adams Date: 10/26/2013 6:58:00 PM nicely penned Shadow...I could see him waiting for the right moment...enjoyed this one :) hugs Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/27/2013 3:50:00 PM hi Sandra trust all is well Ty for your review Shadow x smile

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/26/2013 2:56:00 PM - Like a black shadow .... never know when it strikes. - Proficient written Shadow! - I like it very much. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/26/2013 3:08:00 PM Black leopards are awesome Anne Lise such graceful cats ty for your precious time have a lovely weekend Shadow x smile