I Saw Him.
Over the wide expanse of rise
I, in my heavy boots
strode out to crest the skyline
ready to try precarious
high beauty on top of the ridge.
I breathed in the thrill of gain
at that knife-edge and
viewing the drop toward pines
in their thousands,
shining bodies slightly hiding
my vision when there
I saw him cupping fine ears to
the ground as wind
began stroking shivering trees.
The stance I had seen assured
kingly awareness of
self and the powerful pride of
his demeanour felt
awesome as he lingered while
leaf-browsing then
eyed me before disappearing.
I with such smallness of mind
thought to find more
signs of why he was there yet
I, enlightened that
day after sighting confidence
in his liquid brown
eyes, which without the least
judgement took life
as he found it right on the top
of a mountain, hasted
away warily yet high as a kite
with such fortune then
realized wild-life had lessons
to teach in being
sure footed for knowing error
before mistaking steps
brings painful regret is wise.
That cougar experience is one
I shall never forget.
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Author:
Fay Slimm. (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Just to inform readers that the verse is merely from imagination and not from experience though I hope like me you enjoy the thought of meeting such wild beauty high in some grand mountain area.
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how you penned this has beautiful imagery all the way through to the to of the mountain which then I could see all. gorgeous poem, Fay Slimm.
A poet writes from experience, a great poet writes from experience and imagination. You're a great poet Fay
I have to agree with Kevin and Michael here Fay, experience and imagination are the tools of a great poet of which you've so well proved of yourself. Thank you for not only this poem, but for being here on MPS.
Yes indeed FAY ~ some animals by their very presence inspire awe an admiration ! Elephants ~ Giraffes ~ Lions ~ Alligators and Eagles all alfresco of course ! BUT top of my list would also be the COUGER ~ magnificent ! Perfect symbiosis of POEM & PIC ~ Yours as always ~ BRIAN
What is a COUGER? I see a pic of a cougar, but no cougers. is it a new species? lol.
Nothing in nature fascinates and inspires awe quite like a great cat species does. Regal and threatening by their very presence. You capture both the majesty and respect of it beautifully here, Fay!
Makes it sound real though, as if you did actually see him.
Meanwhile, my 'cougar' makes me swoon. But we won't go into that! And what am I doing, knowing about such things?! heehee.
Well, I'm married to Kate Price now, supposedly. An arranged marriage made by some other poets on here.
My dear Poetess Fay...
A beautifully penned verse! You never disappoint us! You always grace us with wonderful writings! Your carefully choice of words for this verse about the majestic beauty of your subject is extraordinary! They enhance its beauty! Thank you!
You describe the experience in such a tremendous way.
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