The wolf howls

Mourning his loss

As the eagle soars above

Mocking

 

Creeping silently through the darkness

Hungry for vengeance

As its prey forages

Unaware

 

Gray eyes searching

Scanning for only one

As the intended victim scampers too close

Foolishly

 

Taut muscles ripple

Preparing to pounce

As the destined one realizes

Delinquently

 

Time stands still

When predator meets prey

Before fear takes hold

Before blood is shed

Before life is ended

 

As the eagle soars above

mocking