Through the lush wet jungle paper tiger stalks his prey
Senses at their highest...will he succeed today?
Hunger growls inside him as he picks up the scent
He knows if he can find it...then his time has been well spent
The trail he follows leads him to a clearing in the trees
He stops before he enters... scanning everything he sees
The birds have all stopped singing... quiet falls upon the land
It appears the jungle knows... the struggles close at hand
Moving forward slowly... continuing the stalk
He knows his prey is very near... he speeds up his walk
In the center of the clearing stands a pyramid of old
It's ancient walls are overgrown...it's blocks are made of gold
The scent that he has followed... has led him to this spot
Just inside his quarry waits the treasure he has sought
He knows his quarry's in there... so go inside he must
He steps across the threshold raising a little cloud of dust
Once inside the pyramid... surprise upon his face
The hind he thought he followed... Jade Leopard in it's place
Hunter or the hunted?...He isn't quite so sure
Did he really track her here... or fall prey to her lure?
Deep inside the pyramid they circle warily
Are they both just nervous? ...Fear or clarity?
Eyes fixed upon each other...both looking for a chance
It's been this way since time began natures fateful dance
He locks his gaze upon her... her coat translucent shimmer green
Paper Tiger thinks Jade Leopard...the most beautiful he's seen
He doesn't want to hurt her...doesn't wish to see her fall
He decides that for today... not so hungry after all
Paper Tiger turns away and walks out in the light
He hopes she gets the feeling that he doesn't wish to fight
Standing in the clearing... daylight fading fast
Tomorrow is another day and this one is the past
Wonder overcomes him... amazement he can't hide
Jade Leopard leaves the pyramid to stand right by his side
Looking at each other, into each other's eyes
There are no words required... only silent compromise
They will stalk together... lonely hunters nevermore
A hunt becomes a legend and the legend becomes a lore
So when you hear the story of how one was made from two
In these words I hope you find, the hunter seeking you
"Paper Tiger" 2008