Joseph May Poet Personification

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

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Funom Makama July 30, 2019 at 1:48 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.

Heidi Sands July 22, 2019 at 8:01 PM Congratulations for your win Joseph :) Joseph May July 23, 2019 at 8:53 AM Thank you Heidi..

Brandy Nicole July 20, 2019 at 8:10 PM Congratulations Joseph!!! :) Brandy Joseph May July 22, 2019 at 4:19 PM Thank you Brandy

Jeanne Mcgee July 20, 2019 at 11:39 AM This is one of my favorites! Congrats on your win. Joseph May July 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM Thank you Jeanne

Edward Ibeh July 20, 2019 at 11:36 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! Joseph May July 20, 2019 at 5:28 PM Edward, Thank you for the inspiration your contest gave and for my placement

Brandy Nicole July 2, 2019 at 10:26 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 Joseph May July 20, 2019 at 5:30 PM Thank you Brandy..

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2019 at 6:39 PM a very enjoyable personifiction of all those animals wanting to chow down on a poor animal! Good job! Joseph May July 20, 2019 at 5:29 PM Thank you Andrea

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

Vijay Pandit July 1, 2019 at 11:22 AM That is the battle in the wild..survival of the fittest..great lines of personification, Joseph. Joseph May July 2, 2019 at 9:37 AM Thank you Vijay..

Tom Cunningham July 1, 2019 at 10:22 AM Well written Joseph, could just picture the scene.Nothing more the chilling than the sound of lions. Good luck. Tom Joseph May July 2, 2019 at 9:36 AM Thank you Tom..

Heidi Sands July 1, 2019 at 10:10 AM A great personification. Well done Joseph :) Joseph May July 2, 2019 at 9:35 AM Thank you Heidi