492

Civilization—spurns—the Leopard!
Was the Leopard—bold?
Deserts—never rebuked her Satin—
Ethiop—her Gold
Tawny—her Customs—
She was Conscious
Spotted—her Dun Gown—
This was the Leopard's nature—Signor—
Need—a keeper—frown?

Pity—the Pard—that left her Asia
Memories—of Palm—
Cannot be stifled—with Narcotic—
Nor suppressed—with Balm—