I’m fast
Proud of sleekness
They come to watch
Not as aggressive as leopard
Nor as strong as lion
Smarter, maybe
But look,
We cats have to
Play to our strengths
Can’t bring down a buffalo
Young elephant or rhino
So I have to work with
Speed and agility
One in ten is a good day
To feed my own young
Phinda Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
