Zebra
Zebras
are bestowed
Black-n-white
striped coats
by Nature
to help them
confuse predators
keep horse flies away
But, it also makes them
more vulnerable
most recognisable
mammal even
from long distance !
Humans
are not bestowed
with unique identity
which can stand out
Humans have to earn
their own Stripes of
Character, Values,
Integrity, Sincerity
to be recognisable
irrespective of distance
Humans
have picked up idea
of Zebra Crossing
from dazzling distinctive
stripes of Zebra
to create safe
crossing of roads
and avert accidents
Humans
have not given
anything befitting
to Zebras in return
Humans have
put them in zoo
hunted them down
for exotic trophies !
Height of Irony
Zebra, wild animal
gives life saving idea
Human, tame animal
acts worst than animal
confines, kills Zebras
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© Dr Hitendra Mehta, India ????
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