NaPoWriMo Day 22

The Rulers of the Forest

In Spring,
the Stag rules the land
of new growth -
as flowers bloom
and streams fill.
The Stag, graceful
with growing antlers
and silky fur
watches proudly
as the world wakes
with a burst of
vibrant colour,
heady perfumes
and constant chatter.

In Summer,
the Eagle reigns supreme
over green fields
and clear blue skies
and fluffy clouds,
The Eagle, fierce -
its head proud
and eye wary,
glides elegantly
while the world grows
with new life -
lush and verdant -
squirrels play on sun dappled leaves
to the sound of buzzing bees.

In Autumn,
the Wildcat is king
in this fiery land
of red and gold
and luke-warm sun.
The Wildcat, predatory -
ears pricked
and paws soft,
stalks silently
the scurrying rodents
while large eyed owls watch
as the waning moon
shines down on falling leaves
lighting the world in fire.

In Winter,
the Wolf is leader of the pack
in the white wonderland
of bare trees
and blistery blizzards.
The Wolf, loyal
with haunting barks
and laughing pups,
hunt together,
nose scenting the cold wind
as animals snuggle
to sleep all season -
warm and dry -
while the North Wind blows.