The Lion is a kingly beast.
He likes a Hindu for a feast.
And if no Hindu he can get,
The lion-family is upset.
He cuffs his wife and bites her ears
Till she is nearly moved to tears.
Then some explorer finds the den
And all is family peace again.
I memorized this poem in the fourth grade but never knew the author until today.I am noe 82 years old. Thank you for many happy moments Vachel Lindsey.. I have recited the poem to all of my 20plus grandchildren and many others. It is one of my favorites.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I memorized this poem in the fourth grade but never knew the author until today. I am now 82 years old. Thank you for many happy moments Vachel Lindsey. I have recited the poem to all of my 20 plus grandchildren and many others. It is one of my favorites. Thanks. James Blount, M.D., retired.