Leopard
Lounging languidly, high in a tree
Is the master of camouflage, tricky to see.
Covered in spots, from head to toe.
This feline is fierce.
Watch out down below.
She’s speedy, she’s springy.
She leaps through the air.
And she pounces with force
When she spies a stray deer.
Although often alone,
In a group she’s a leap.
And she likes to go hunting
While you softly sleep.
Stealthily stalking around in the dark.
Ambushing prey is a walk in the park.
Then after her meal,
It’s off home she trots.
Concealed in the morning light,
Thanks to her spots.
And she’ll never change them,
This big cat stays true
To her powerful self.
Wouldn’t you too?
Is the master of camouflage, tricky to see.
Covered in spots, from head to toe.
This feline is fierce.
Watch out down below.
She’s speedy, she’s springy.
She leaps through the air.
And she pounces with force
When she spies a stray deer.
Although often alone,
In a group she’s a leap.
And she likes to go hunting
While you softly sleep.
Stealthily stalking around in the dark.
Ambushing prey is a walk in the park.
Then after her meal,
It’s off home she trots.
Concealed in the morning light,
Thanks to her spots.
And she’ll never change them,
This big cat stays true
To her powerful self.
Wouldn’t you too?
This poem is copyright (©) Amanda McKenzie 2026

About the Writer
Amanda McKenzie
Amanda McKenzie is a children’s poet and library fanatic from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Her poetry has been published in The School Magazine, Little Thoughts Press and The Dirigible Balloon. In 2025, Amanda was joint winner of The Poets XYZ Poetry for Children competition. You can find her on Instagram @theplaypoet.