Lion King

Hear his thundering roar!
A golden shadow of magnificence.

Fear not the fearful  lore
tales of bygone insignificance

for behold a majestic beast
staring you down to shivering bones

but neither bite nor scratch, at least
behind silver bars his majesty’s throne.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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November 5, 2009 at 4:15 PM
most excellent YOU are missed! Light & Love
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