Nala by Zacko
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by Tim Chambers
"Please listen one, and listen all
To epic tale, as I recall
To weak of heart, I bid adieu
For now commence, my ode to you.
When I was six, or maybe younger
Down deep inside, I felt a hunger
To see the world, to set my sail
As to my quest, I would not fail.
I planned escape for dawn's first light
For still afraid the dark of night
With stealth I crept by parent's door
I jumped in fear, 'twas just Dad's snore.
On down the hall to living room
I did not know what terrors loom
I crouched in fear, TICK TOCK TICK TOCK
I sighed relief, just mantle's clock.
Then in search of bread and jelly
I could not leave on empty belly
O' would it cease, this hunger stop?
I could not reach the countertop.
My plan awry, I forged ahead
No turning back, once left my bed
With firm resolve, I left the house
As quiet as a frightened mouse.
Across the lawn, to fence out back
Prepared to face, unknown attack
What evils lurked? I must beware
Behind the shed, in jungle there.
Amidst the leaves, I heard a sound
It was a lion! My heart did pound
With razor teeth, and claws of steel
A certain death, what pain I'd feel.
What could I do? I had no gun
My only course, turn tail and run
Back in the house and down the hall
With panting breath, on bed did fall.
Then down the hall, I heard a door
Was Mom and Dad, they slept no more
I heard Mom say, "Now what was that? "
"Oh, back door's open, it's just the cat. "
My ode is over, and I must go
My tale of danger, my tale of woe
It is finished, the lesson heed
To all of you, goodbye, Godspeed."
Evening everyone!!! Sorry about that long poem, but i just think it
Comments (39)
pm_hackworth
Hi Bud!! Love the poem!! Love the cat. Wish I had a verse like that. But I am tired it's the end of the day and my brain has done hit the hey. No rhymes for me no rhymes for you this is the best that I could do. Okay...five stars if you'd let me put them on there!!!! Pros! LOL
Richardphotos
I missed this but better late than never. super poem and lion
bentchick
Very kewl shot...........it almost looks sureal!!!!!!!!!!!
jerishoots
were is simba? hope you are well!
Chaos911
what a F A N T A S T I C shot and work!!!! super cooooool!!! :)
tizjezzme
Hi S Nice photo Andreas... very nice.
Punaguy
Very clean work here buddy nicely rendered in BW....I love the big cats, our sorry little zoo has one sigh but I'm happy we have a zoo. So back to work at last for you eh? Unless you hit the lottery or get and inheritance it's back to the ole grind....sucks I know...I won't see vacation till Nov. now that sucks! Make the best of it buddy, Aloha to you!
Cosine
Wonderful shot. He looks so regal in B&W.
Fruit_Passion
Andreas, Beautiful capture ;)