Tried and True

This is a myth About the Hobabobaknox A fiery dreadful creature That was never seen or caught So how is it I know? Is it true or just a thought If it was never seen How can this story be bought...? Unlike the Jabberwocky, the Hobabobaknox Was very good at staying hidden You see, it understood a lot Human races where forbidden And it knew if it was caught It would be killed and ridden So it just stayed still in its spot However, the creature had to eat So it planned its hunt with caution In the still of the night It would lurk out of its common Waiting for one to view him Then it would throw them in its cauldron It was spineless like a snake Winged like the hawk Eyes in front and back And tails, long like bean-stalks Its color was quite a marvel When you see it, you will shock It will fill you up with terror It can cause your legs to lock Only one can tell the tale Only one was tried and true One night while fast asleep I saw its color Ru I survived the Hobabobaknox In a dream I shared with you -Miranda Lambert- *Rhyme <>