Excellent Lurking around my horses. Mountain Cat by Willie P. Smith

While resting in my house one night, Me and my wife in a friendly chat, We heard a scream like a woman in distress,  The sound of a big mountain cat. My wife asked, "What was that?" I answered her quickly with concern, That was a big mountain cat.   I heard the horses stirring around. I heard them starting to run. I got out of my chair, reached above  the door And got my hands on my gun. I said to my wife, you stay inside While I go have a look see. "You be careful," she said as I left, Showing her concern for me. I stepped off the porch and looked around. I waited for another sound from the cat. I heard some noise in the brush nearby But couldn't see where he was at. The moon was full and shining bright It was easy for me to see. I saw him standing in a clearing close by, Staring straight back at me. He started to leave in a real slow walk, Then stopped at the edge of the trees. I raised my 94 and sighted him in, I gently started to squeeze. Just before the hammer could fall, He again walked out of my  sight. I waited awhile for him to return But he disappeared into the night. He hasn't returned as far as I know But I'[m keeping an open eye. Maybe after this encounter, Next time he'll just pass us by.   Willie P. 9/24/22 // Author Notes Word was out that A big cat had been around other ranches. A hunter was hired by one of the other ranchers, however, I don't know if he located the cat. I'm glad I didn't have to shoot, I won't kill anything that isn't a danger to me my family or my animals

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