Lions

When you meet a lion
he won’t be sighing
he’ll make a roar
that would knock
down a door.
King of the Jungle
is his real nickname
because he’s so bold
and has no shame.
His mane is wild
and very large almost as big
as a towboat barge.
He’s Lord of the Jungle
and King of the Beasts
don’t let him catch you
or you’ll be his feast.

Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 1999 ©