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