by Mary E. Lowd
March 12, 2021
The lion stops
For a simple drink
A pause in his day
A moment to think
But alas!
An interruption!
A sudden eruption
From the water
A turtle declares
“This pond is mine!”
The king of the jungle withdraws
As would any civilized lion
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From the book: Some Words Burn Brightly: An Illuminated Collection of Poetry