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| Today's 15 For 15 photo prompt was similar to this one. The lion in the original picture is seated under a more majestic looking tree, and he looks more...I don't know, regal? Anyways, this one gives you an idea of where my inspiration came from. I was a little stymied; animal pictures do that to me. I'm not a fan of stories from the POV of an animal. Here's what I came up with for my entry. I wrote it in just under 15 minutes: |
I am the Lion, Lord of these lands.
I am the fiercest of beasts. All tremor in my presence, not because I will destroy them, but because I could, if I wanted to. Brute strength and handsome features aside, it is my cunning instincts that put me in that class by myself.
Those instincts guide me. I trust them.
As I lie in wait, I am calm, no fear betrays my face.
When the time comes, I will pounce. Attack. Intimidate, if needed. Assert myself. Prove again why I am the Lion.
The one everyone wants in their corner....
The door swings open.
"Mr. Mitchel? Mr. Stephenson and his team are ready for you. Good luck with your pitch, sir."
