Let the Animal Band Commence

Animal kingdom was invited to join the forest meadow Band orchestrated by the deniable dictator, diabolical gorilla king Causing loads of premature bragging from delighted grand-animals. Deliriously enthusiastic orangutans began to show off their voice prowess. Excited flocks, herds, and murders flooded to the pre-set sign up spot. Furiously signing up offspring, and occasionally a non-mothered village orphan. Giraffe’s heads appeared beside the treetops, sticking out willy-nilly. Haphazardly, eagles, owls, and songbirds sat among the leafy, sparkly greening branches. I was smoothly hidden high in the Sycamore tree with a few cardinals. Jealous zebras began stomping and spitting, thinking they were not going to get their “due”. Kind mother opossum tried in vain to do a little conflict mediation, wanting unity and peace. Lackadaisical sloth took a seat in the branch ten feet above my head, making my branch shake. Maestro Moran, the appointed organizer, a giant Mammoth gave out assigned places. Newly arriving animals began choosing partners; not realizing band is solitary. Old Timer Orangutans began donating band equipment they no longer used, mikes too. Puma is not invited Brother Bear yelled, stating that Puma always caused trouble in night class Quintessential beaver suggested we give baby Puma a chance and a few agreed. Raccoons who disagreed began slapping each other upside the head, like the three stooges. Sh! A few animal mothers began to hiss. Few of us heard them, as they were not loud enough. Too many were speaking to hear, and animal chaos seemed to be the order of the day. Unification nowhere in sight, I stayed put, hoping I was fully hidden. The Zebras were still grumbling. Very intelligent leaders assess things quickly, and Maestro Mammoth was no dummy. “Walrus, wolf, toad, and beaver will pick out instruments for students first through 6th,” he announced. “Xylophones for all of the kindergarten students.” Cheers went all around the forest meadow. Yippee for the music teacher! Someone yelled. I am not sure if it was a wolf or an orangutan. “Zebra’s choice!” Maestro announced. Band practice had begun!