The Long And Short - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo
Meercat Miranda's checking out
A high up next door neighbor who
Is much taller than her no doubt.
Giraffe Rae stretches her long neck
Over the wall to wave a "Hi"
To Miranda with a spot check
Of her short neighbor who's nearby.
Miranda nods neighborly back
To Rae who is high above her,
Knowing no predator attack
From Rae, a good neighbor for sure.

Both short and tall neighbors do be
A picture perfect sight to see.