Predator and Prey - the Musical

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For 1404 Poetry Contest sponsored by Brian Strand

Welcome - predator, please meet prey:
"Ah, we knew there would come this day", 
Predator says, "Prey, have a seat. 
We'll celebrate this day we meet."

Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

     Prey says, "if you don't mind, I'll stand.
     There's something you must understand. 
     Though, awfully hungry, you must feel,
     my intent is not to be a meal." 

     Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

"Ah, prey, that's very well and good. 
You've avoided me as you should.
But there's that thing we know as fate
which says today we have our date." 

Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

     "Predator, you depend on fear
     that you cause whene'er you are near.
     So, eat me, and don't leave a scrap.
     But are you falling for my trap?"

     Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

"Oh, no, though your talk is so rough,
I am quite certain that you bluff,
My prey often puffs up their talk,
before they take the dead man's walk."

Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

     "Predator, it's you, will be dead. 
     I'll surprise you and crack your head. 
     Some prey may well be known for flight, 
     but I will slay you with a fight." 

     Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

And so, these animals - they spoke,
exchanging verbal fire and smoke. 
Was the predator or prey laid low?
I'd tell you, but I do not know. 

Fa la la-la la- Fa la la-la lee!

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/15/2025 1:57:00 PM

This is great, isn't there a contest about fairy tales something or another that this would also fit in? Brian, really. I hope he appreciates it. I'll be darned if I haven't found myself illustrating haikus I've changed to hikus, yes, I've been Strandized. I think you'll laugh, one is Cat Bath, the other Packaging. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

David Crandall
Date: 8/15/2025 2:40:00 PM

haha, thanks, CayCay. BTW, I guess this is neither here nor there, but when I was writing this, I was listening to a somewhat obscure old folk song called "The Doffin' Mistress". If you listen to it, you can see my poem can kind of go along with the melody.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/14/2025 5:05:00 PM

effectively written and quite humorous at the end. I love the distinct uniqueness of this poem. Best wishes with this contest, Sara

David Crandall
Date: 8/15/2025 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Sara. I appreciate your comments.

David Crandall
Date: 8/15/2025 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Sara. I appreciate your comments.