by David W Blackstone (Seuss Inspired Shorts)
Awake? Slowly, gradually, fully. Cool breeze, shade.
Scent? Distant prey.
Hunt: Rise, walk. Stop, listen. Breathe, nostril flares. Hone in.
Trot. Run. Weave, sprint, lunge. Dash, turn, pivot, pounce.
Slash, claw, bite. Hold, pin down.
Blood: rich, salty, hot. Lap up. Drink; drain.
Sated. Stand, saunter away.
Scavengers assemble: meat.
Awake? Slowly, gradually, fully. Cool breeze, shade.
Scent? Distant prey.
Hunt: Rise, walk. Stop, listen. Breathe, nostril flares. Hone in.
Trot. Run. Weave, sprint, lunge. Dash, turn, pivot, pounce.
Slash, claw, bite. Hold, pin down.
Blood: rich, salty, hot. Lap up. Drink; drain.
Sated. Stand, saunter away.
Scavengers assemble: meat.