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The Leopard

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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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May Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 3:44 PM
Congrats on a fine win Edward
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Gentry Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations on your win! This acrostic is amazing... very informative, beautifully written.
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 12:51 PM
Thank you very much, Susan!
Gauthier Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 11:37 AM
Lovely poem about a cat with "cognac eyes". Striking lines throughout your poem. Congrats on your most deserving win, Edward.
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 12:50 PM
Thank you so much for placing me, Line!. Much appreciated:-)
Sietesantos Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 9:08 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
Ibeh Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 12:33 PM
Many thanks for your wonderful comments and support, Pandita!:-)
Canerdy Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 8:07 AM
Wow! This is SO well-done--vividly descriptive, Edward! Janice
Ibeh Avatar
May 12, 2018 at 12:36 PM
Thank you, Janice. Much appreciated!*Hugs*
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