A Lion Roars Poem by Alf Hutchison
A Lion Roars
Come with me, hold tight my hand,
Whilst I show you my beloved land,
Africa’s blood washes through my veins,
From Bushveld glades to savanna plains.
Have you ever heard a lion roar,
Been close enough to touch his paw,
Stared eye to eye, smelled his breath,
Observed razor teeth of instant death;
And then that roar…that numbing sound
Sending tremors through the very ground.
A lightening swipe of five sharp claws;
No video this, you can’t press pause.
Reality life, your minutes numbered,
Certain death… your life encumbered;
But that day twas not meant to be,
God’s heaven had no need of me.
A shot rang out…a sound so sweet,
The king of beasts lay at my feet,
This was no trophy, no great prize.
My life...his death…no compromise.
Wow, you truely are the King of poem hunter - what a read, even better than the bedtime story you once told me about the Zebra - do you remember that one? Perhaps that should be your next poem! You ROAR Dad, love you stax
Fantastic writing... the picture perfect settings roar like a lion...loud and clear through your fine work
Great buildup to a sad ending but this is life in the wild - it was not your time to go Alf and I am sure even today that roar fills your ears- not easily forgotten even at a distance...Well written - I could feel the size and power of this wonderful beast
Survival of the fittest or just luck - I think luck plays a part in these happenings. I liked this one very much, it flowed really well and held my interest all the way though. A really great read and very well written indeed. Nice one. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
i'm sad for the lion...but I'm glad you're life was spared....no, it was no compromise...i'm sure you'll always remember that lion your whole life.....
To face a lion live is different viewing it on screen, to look at the lion constantly in the eyes has a way of showing it 'who is boss'. Lines are wonderful to read.
A valid reason to conquer the king....all clear in the last stanza...a good, interesting flow throughout..awesome and inspiring....expecting more from you -thanks
I DO NOT WANT YOU TO LEAVE. YOU SHOULD NOT!
AWESOME! ! ! great rhymes and rhythm........excellently described piece woven witha great flow of words.........10++++++++
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I would like to translate this poem
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But that day twas not meant to be, God’s heaven had no need of me.......yeah those who are loved by heaven dies young........a good write again...........