In the sparkle of diamond night
The moon was fool enough to let
The big cats out to prowl and play
No wonder it hangs now by a thread
As out of the dust from below,
Out of the belly-low-bush,
Sprang up a cat to catch,
To bring down the ball of moon
And let the night unravel…
Clawing, hissing, biting down
The silver thread tangled up in teeth
To scatter skies of unseamed diamonds
Letting velvet curtain drop.
Oh my! Memories of when I saw my first cheetah … Beautiful 🙂
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The big cats of the spotted variety are just compelling aren’t they. Where did you see your first cheetah if you don’t mind me asking?
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Kruger National Park. I saw several on subsequent visits (my parents were in Mozambique and SA for many years) but that first sighting was the most memorable. We were with rangers and they left us (alone!) in the jeep while they went to flush out the cheetah they believed to be close by. They were right. She appeared with two juvenilles and settled close by and we watched in awe. The rangers stayed out of sight and it was just our family and the cats. A stunning experience.
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Sounds spectacular! I love just watching them walk – they way their hips just roll – stunning creatures.
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Yes, I know just what you mean. She walked slowly out into view in just that way, to be joined soon afterwards by the youngsters. Not cubs, adolescents probably not far off independence. It was unforgettable 🙂
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This is beautiful.
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Thanks! All credit to the subject I think 🙂
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😊🌎
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This is my new favourite x
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Thanks. Been enjoying going through some of the archives.
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