Disappearing Snow Leopard

       A desolate snow covered landscape 

where strong winds blast the rock face

with very little vegetation

what could survive in this cold place ?

this is a harsh environment

steep imposing cliffs meet the ground

where habitats give good camouflage

rare snow leopards maybe found

with lush thick white and yellow fur

marked by ringed spots of black on brown

watching all with such light green eyes

planning to bring their next prey down

snow leopards have beautifully long tails

paws adapted to walk on deep snow

able to ambush unsuspecting prey

by chasing down before the fatal blow

mostly active between dawn and dusk

this silent big cat that can`t roar

solitary by nature, `til breeding

their survival we must ensure

sadly these majestic creatures

are becoming such a rare sight

with the loss of their range and hunting

this means they are losing their fight

© Lissie`s Poems  2014