Lion and Zebra in love
They faced a hostile attitude
From others of their species,
Who made remarks that were quite rude
Or pelted them with feces ...
Author notes
Written March 2nd, 2006
A contest entry
- Submit to AP's First Ever Anthology of Short Humor (Yes, a Real Book) by ea.
525 points, ended March 28, 2006, 74 entries
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Humorous and Philosophical
Carries a lot of meaning to me. The title itself is quite unique and the poem, truly thought-provoking. Humorous, but I ses a deep philosophy of life here.
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Jolly good!
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I enjoyed your short and funny write here...also enjoyed the continuation that Barb posted in the comments section! You guys collaborate quite well together. Thanks for the smile this morning ~ James
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Start of something big ...
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I did enjoy this fine verse. It should be immortalised!
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Many years of wedded bliss,
striped offspring with golden manes,
the pride grew restless by the day,
for Gnu just tasted plain.
The seasoned elders held their tongues,
whilst youngsters in frustration pawed,
Until Jasper succumbed to instintive ways,
on stripped haunch he lay and gnawed.
All hell broke out amongst the clans,
Gnu's ambled past, hyena's sneered,
for that day had come upon the savannah,
the one our couple feared.
Questions rang out from kith and kin,
am I prey or hunter strong,
Do i run on legs or chase my kind,
for their flesh i do so long.
The moral here is plainly seen,
Instinct will have it's way,
Love across species is forbidden fruit,
like Eve she had to pay.
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Carry it on, if you like!
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Their kin of course were really bright,
never ran, as zebras do,
for with betrothal came the pledge,
All Lions eat only Gnu!
Sorry to hop onto your poem but it's the only thing that has made me feel like writing lately.
I enjoyed the excerpts you emailed to me, thankyou
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Aww the poor animals! Keep writing I liked this unique love story Good rhyme
Thanks for your comment
All the best
Pozo
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The Lions would be much better charmers
If the Zebras took of their pyjamas
Jim S
Edited on Mar 02, 6:20 because ''.
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