An Ode For Cecil

Cecil the king of the jungle
How are the mighty fallen
Tributes have come in from all around the world
From the animal and human kingdom
Oh cecil
See the way you were killed
Like a common criminal
 Humans forgot you are a king
Oh Cecil! Oh Cecil!
We weep and mourn for you
Vividly I remember when you strode this earth like a colossus 
Your fame cut across all continents of the world
As far as even the Sambisa forest of Nigeria, Africa
We have all roared, not in joy but in weeping 
I am confused now for it seems humans have become more
Callous than we of the animal kingdom
You will never be forgotten Cecil, 
Your death shall be a cause for justice
We shall continue to fight for animal rights just like humans fight for human rights
Rest in peace my friend and confidant Cecil until when we shall meet again
My name remains Zambo the great lioness of Africa
I end this sad song with a heavy heart.
Zambian jungle weep no more but don’t forget Cecil
Good bye Cecil the great King
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 19, 2016 at 6:14 AM
Good morning, Felix.... thank you for the wonderful reply... Linda
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March 6, 2016 at 8:07 PM
Felix, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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April 19, 2016 at 3:58 AM
Thanks Linda for your Kind and encouraging words
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January 8, 2016 at 8:45 PM
GREAT READ....SKAT
Gbemudu Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 3:58 AM
Thanks Skat
Pettit Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 4:58 AM
That dentist from Minnesota was in the pure sense, nothing more than a murderer. Thanks for sharing your fine write.
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April 19, 2016 at 3:57 AM
Thanks Robert
Ward Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Murderers kill *people*, Robert.
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