-Time Is Up

He stands motionless
Carefully watching his prey
Hopeful this will be
His Catch of the day

He pounces then chases
Though his prey is too fast
He roars with frustration 
As he can no longer outlast

His body is aged 
He is no longer lighting quick
His wounds are many
He is frail and sick

He now lies in the hot afternoon sun
So tired.…he needs to rest and stay
Through the bushes he is being watched
His time now to become the Catch of the day!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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