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The Hyena

I have picked up a scent, something's been killed
  And I can hear my feline foes growling still
  I trot off to the scene with bloodthirsty zeal
 Hoping to purloin a fresh meal

 At the scene, four lionesses are having a feast
 On the flesh of a hapless wildebeest
 Others from my clan are gathering now
 Laughing like crazy and ready to chow

 The felines are not ready to give up their kill
 A battle ensues and more blood is spilled
 The lionesses have no choice but to flee
 My laughter is chilling and filled with glee
 
 Then I settle down to enjoy the feast
 Having no concerns in the least
 But two lions are charging in to settle the score
 My bones rattle at the sound of their roar!

 7-1-19
 Pick a Title, Volume 6, Personification Contest 
 Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
 Title Chose: The Hyena

Copyright © Joseph May | Year Posted 2019

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Funom Makama Date: 7/30/2019 1:48:00 PM Just lovely to read. Its been a while I have been here and I am happy not to regret flipping through some lines of which yours are part of them... Great craft, lovely message. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 7/22/2019 8:01:00 PM Congratulations for your win Joseph :) Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/23/2019 8:53:00 AM Thank you Heidi..

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/20/2019 8:10:00 PM Congratulations Joseph!!! :) Brandy Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/22/2019 4:19:00 PM Thank you Brandy

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/20/2019 11:39:00 AM This is one of my favorites! Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/20/2019 5:30:00 PM Thank you Jeanne

Edward Ibeh Date: 7/20/2019 11:36:00 AM A delightful poem about a not-so delightful animal, Joseph:-) Written with remarkable detail and imagery! Congrats on your fine win in my contest! Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/20/2019 5:28:00 PM Edward, Thank you for the inspiration your contest gave and for my placement

Brandy Nicole Date: 7/2/2019 10:26:00 PM Animals will always feast on other animals. Protecting the ones we love, the ones that are dear to us. Many try to do. This holds truth and a light touch of humor. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/20/2019 5:30:00 PM Thank you Brandy..

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/2/2019 6:39:00 PM a very enjoyable personifiction of all those animals wanting to chow down on a poor animal! Good job! Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/20/2019 5:29:00 PM Thank you Andrea

Harry Horsman Date: 7/2/2019 6:39:00 AM Wow, love the detailed action of this poetry, so realistic. takes one there. Great entry for the contest, i feel its a winner.... Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/2/2019 9:38:00 AM Thank you Harry..

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/1/2019 11:22:00 AM That is the battle in the wild..survival of the fittest..great lines of personification, Joseph. Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/2/2019 9:37:00 AM Thank you Vijay..

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/1/2019 10:22:00 AM Well written Joseph, could just picture the scene.Nothing more the chilling than the sound of lions. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/2/2019 9:36:00 AM Thank you Tom..

Heidi Sands Date: 7/1/2019 10:10:00 AM A great personification. Well done Joseph :) Login to Reply Joseph May Date: 7/2/2019 9:35:00 AM Thank you Heidi