Congregation of Animals
Rare grand gathering of all animals
was convened one Forgiveness Day
Termites had erected a big cathedral
with woodpecker as carpenter
Monkey was to be day’s preacher
Elephant the bishop took front seat
Leopards, lions, parrots, turkeys, hens
domestic and wild animals whole world
“Peace be with you”, Monkey stated
And with you and your children”,
others shouted back with a lot of force
This was offensive to some animals
Lion jumped, grabbed monkey tearing!
“Let me show you peace is not here”
Chaos erupted as predators waved teeth
Leopards grabbed goats; cats chased rats
Chickens pecked on termites
Hyenas dragged sheep for a meal
Kites perched on chickens and doves
the grand cathedral broke and tumbled
Termites and wood peckers the builders
Scattered in many directions, some eaten
Permanent enmity took center stage
today all animals chase and eat others
Termites build cathedral as man destroys
Woodpeckers try to digs holes to hide
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2017
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