Zebra

Running across the plains as lions give chase The zebra stands out, its stripes won't erase Surviving is key, it's a daily fight It's all laid out in black and white The zebra comes to a river, now it must cross But in this river crocodiles are boss It hesitates before plunging in, Barely escaping the jaws of death, but that's a win The zebra survives yet another day In the battle between predator and prey ----------

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2023 3:15:00 AM

I am glad it escaped. Sad that this is the way of nature that can be so beautiful but filled with so much danger. Someday the lion will lay down with the lamb and a child can play safely at the adder's door. Congratulations on your winning this one. Way to go.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/25/2023 1:00:00 AM

- Congratulations on this great winning poem, Joseph ... we don't have zebra in Norway ... pretty "horses in pyjamas":) - (I have a "Creamy Chicken Soup" for you ... a soup of friendship ... my poem :) - hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/21/2023 4:39:00 PM

Cool zebra poem. I hope they will be around ten years from now. Congrats on the win

Eve Roper

Date: 8/20/2023 8:29:00 PM

Great write, and congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest. I watch videos of these animals and their prey and it does disturb me, but that is how they survive. Thank you for my placement in your contest. Many blessings to you, my friend.

Valsa George

Date: 8/20/2023 7:10:00 PM

This battle between predator and prey has been there from time immemorial. The Zebra is hefty, but gentle and falls victim to vile and cunning creatures. In minimum words you have etched the the struggle for survival in a cruel world where might is right ! This goes straight into my FAVE. Congratulations Joseph on your win.

Ink Empress

Date: 8/20/2023 9:01:00 AM

Battle between predator and prey! Ah the rhymes here are so captivating and the wordplay and the metaphorical way you’ve written about zebras made me thinks of so many things and took me in different directions, and thats the power of words. And surviving yes a daily fight. How profound is this write. I absolutely love this. This is a thoughtful and artistic write

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/18/2023 7:27:00 PM

"The zebra survives yet another day In the battle between predator and prey" - Beautiful writing on a gentle creature. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/17/2023 9:59:00 AM

"Good Luck" on your wonderful "Zebra" write. I enjoyed reading it. I put my "Z" in. Have a fun/great day.............

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/17/2023 7:12:00 AM

Surviving is the key as you say. You have shown it well with this poem :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/17/2023 5:57:00 AM

We always wonder how the wild survives amidst all the predators but some do. Enjoyable write, Joe!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/17/2023 4:44:00 AM

Survival of the fittest in the wild. You captured that moment splendidly, Joseph. Life is wild, yet fragile out there. Best to you.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/16/2023 7:15:00 PM

Animals are able to survive, because of their instincts. That's not always the case though, which is sad, indeed. It's a fight for survival, in the animal kingdom. My best to you, Joseph. Hugs, Brandy