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 _____________________________ © Dr Hitendra Mehta, India ????