Qizai: The Seventh Son

Qizai, one of seven brown

and white pandas known in the world,

his name means the seventh son—

the only one in captivity.

Found abandoned at one month old

sickly and nursed by loving hands

to health and charm.

His soulful eyes, dark pools of ink

shine in his brown furry frame,

a big scoop of mocha ice cream.

The fated seventh son dreams

in the snow, loved by nannies and fans.