Lion - Tempus Canvas

In the city, I could see

Concrete bark on metal trees

And from the highest tower's nest

All the things that I had left

All the miles I had crossed

Since the start, when I was lost

Every paw print in the dirt

The valley where I learned my worth

Fearing what I had become

I washed the anger from my tongue

Every fang stained bad blood

Guiltless pouncing, all because

That's what a lion does

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In the city, I could see

The massive shade, once cast on me

And from the highest window ledge,

The feral path that I had led

On my journey, I would find

Guidance from the fireflies

And through the dark, I'd teleport

Towards the light I was destined for

From the rooftop, I would know

Through the grapevine of the crows

It was time to rinse my cuts,

Selfish thinking, but that's just

That's what a lion does

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I know I'm meant for more than just the jungle floor

One day, I'll prowl the sky, and I

Will never give up, because

That's what a lion does