A Hunter’s Eyes

I prowl the shadows

Disown the light

I come alive

At dawn of night

From afar

In wait, I lay

A hunter’s eyes

I watch my prey

Every move

A dance of death

Sweat on skin

A heavy breath

I bide my time

The risen moon

The taste of blood

I’ll know it soon

ยฉ2025, The Beginning At Last

To my benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous, my sincerest thanks for the awesome imprint. ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿค˜


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34 responses to “A Hunter’s Eyes”

  1. Now thatโ€™s one freaking awesome imprint! ๐Ÿค˜โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿ™

    Wonderful writing as usual, Kevin โค๏ธ I love this image and the fierceness of it so much. ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

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    1. Isn’t it cool? Very grateful for it indeed!
      Thank you, m’lady. I am extremely pleased that you like it. Hope you get some rest and have a nice morning ๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“๐Ÿ’“

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  2. Now why do I feel that panther is breathing down my neck?

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    1. I had that same feeling too from looking at the image and then reading the poem.

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      1. Hunters do what they must, I guess…

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    2. You never know where he might be lurking…

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  3. Your poem is wonderful, Kevin! The last part of it gave me a chill. In a good way. lol

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    1. Thank you, Kymber! Very glad you enjoyed it! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  4. Wonderful writing as usual, Kevin โค๏ธ I love this image and the fierceness of it so much. Keep the good work๐ŸŽธ

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    1. Thank you, Satyam. I most deeply appreciate your kind words. I hope you are having a fantastic day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  5. Love this! Great combo my friend. ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

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    1. Thank you very much, T! I hope you are having a great day! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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      1. My pleasure always. Enjoy your week ahead. โค๏ธ

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      2. Thanks, T and you as well! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  6. โ€œAt dawn of nightโ€โ€ฆ what a compelling phrase!

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  7. Very cool, Kevin. Not an unnecessary word. Powerful and fierce! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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    1. Thanks very much, Nancy! Hunter’s gotta hunt! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  8. Fierce Kevin ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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    1. Thank you, Maggie! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. Always my pleasure Kevin ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  9. Excellent, Kevin!

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    1. Thank you, Annemarie! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    1. Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    1. Thank you! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  10. Another great one Kevin.

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    1. Thank you, Sharon! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    Willie Torres Jr.

    Wonderfully Shared Poem Brother. And that Image is Absolutely Awesome.

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    1. Thank you very much, my brother. Very glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ™

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  12. I love this amazing.

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    1. Thank you very much, Brenda!

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    Astradie

    J’adore !!!!

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    1. Thank you very much!

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