Predator I
and I cannot conceive
of committing suicide
whilst others remain here.

Predator I
same as the vine
the virus, the beast
predator I.

The vine and the viper wield
poisons lethal and quick
but I share with the beast
the claw, the fang, the ferocity.

How to forget the pleasure intense
of conquering proud the mountaintop high!
The roar of defiance at the vastness of space:
I triumph! I made it without looking back!

This is my lightning whip fierce
the giver and taker of life
to wield this whiplash I want
until the end of time.

The day my soul soars free
let it be said, "truly 'twas fire!"
let none ever doubt it
or think it all a lie.

Let to my name be rightly added
the title of warrior indomitable
let my honor never be tarnished
by charges of cowardice.

This blood flowing through my veins
is a volcano's wrath unleashed
brutally intolerant of chains
ever breaking through to be free.

Why would I want to leave here?
Opportunities are mine to seize!
I can prevail in all jungles
whether made by others or forged by me.

Predator I
predator forever!
Let my prey die for me
let their blood my thirst quench
and their flesh my hunger appease!

Predator I
by Cindy Aixmar Salgado