The Leopard

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The most elusive of all the big cats. A patient, intelligent, efficient Hunter prowling and striking at prey with deadly intent and precision Enigmatic. Adaptable. Strategic. Endangered. The... Leopard, a wild cat native to the Serengeti Savannah and South Asia Expert tree climber with sharp talons and searingly intense cognac eyes. Opportunistic, nocturnal, powerful, aesthetically striking Predator. A study in contradiction; simultaneously fierce and shy Agile acrobat; quintessence of feline grace. A master of camouflage with Rosettes on its fur and long tail. A ghost-like hunter, springing with Deadly pounce. A loner. A stealth assassin Your Favorite Animal In The Wild Poetry Contest/Winner(2nd Place) Sponsored by Line Gauthier Date written and posted: 05/11/2018 Submitted on 12/10/2019 for... Your Favorite Animal Poetry Contest /Winner(1st Place) Sponsored by: Gregory Paul

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Joseph May

Date: 5/14/2018 3:44:00 PM

Congrats on a fine win Edward

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/14/2018 3:57:00 PM

Thank you, Joseph!

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/14/2018 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! This acrostic is amazing... very informative, beautifully written.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/14/2018 12:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, Susan!

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/14/2018 11:37:00 AM

Lovely poem about a cat with "cognac eyes". Striking lines throughout your poem. Congrats on your most deserving win, Edward.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/14/2018 12:50:00 PM

Thank you so much for placing me, Line!. Much appreciated:-)

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/12/2018 9:08:00 AM

Great acrostic, full of amazing imagery! Quite a portrait you have painted of a truly awesome animal. Good luck in the contest! Best wishes. Pandita

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/12/2018 12:33:00 PM

Many thanks for your wonderful comments and support, Pandita!:-)

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/12/2018 8:07:00 AM

Wow! This is SO well-done--vividly descriptive, Edward! Janice

Edward Ibeh
Date: 5/12/2018 12:36:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated!*Hugs*