Poem For Swiftpaw

I wanted to prove that I could do well,

'Cause at the moment, I had nothing to sell.

Me and Brightpaw, we had a plan.

Our courage is what we would show the clan.

We will kill the creatures at Snake Rocks.

Was it wolves, bears, or perhaps hawks?

We rushed to the scene, eager to fight,

I was ready to show I could do something right.

We were not met with bears, but snarling dogs!

I tried to run, tried to hide,

But I had to protect Brightpaw, who was clinging to the dog's hide.

I clawed and hissed at the beast,

He too fought, cutting no slack, at the least.

I felt my life ebbing, slipping away,

Memories rushed past, quick as kit's play.

As soon as the pain came, it faded.

There in StarClan, my family waited.

My death was silly, way too soon.

Now I am a star, sitting next to the moon.