Shadow Of The Wolf Poem by Raj Arumugam

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‘My, my, ’
said the wolf one day
seeing its long shadow on the ground.
‘How big I am, how powerful I am.
Why, I’ve grown bigger
than any lion or bear.’

And with that
the wolf walked about
with a lot of pride
and arrogance


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Soon the Wolf met a lion
in the shades below the trees
and the Wolf sauntered very leisurely by

‘My, my, ’
said the Lion to the Wolf.
‘You’re looking very calm and confident.’

‘Oh, yes, ’ said the Wolf.
‘The reason is clear to see:
since the last time you saw me
I’ve grown bigger and stronger
than the bear, the elephant and even you! ’


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‘Oh, yes, ’ said the Lion,
‘indeed you have grown bigger and meatier
and possibly tastier than any! ’

And with that the Lion pounced
on the self-confident wolf
and made a meal of its kill
and the wolf was cut down to size
in the mighty Lion’s tummy