Yes, life sure is beautiful;
meant to be lived
and enjoyed to the fullest,
but make no mistake,
one thing it's not is a friend.
Life gives no one
the red carpet treatment.
It doesn't make one
a cushy bed of roses to sleep on.
It tests one's faith and resolve.
Life could, if it wanted to,
knock you flat on the floor
with a vicious, powerful hook.
When it does, try rising
to your feet, alone.
Life will shove you through
a meat grinder. You must fight
to emerge at the tail-end intact.
And it will challenge you;
it's a matter of when,
not if...
so prepare yourself!
The question is...
are you up
for the challenge?
Date written: 07/09/2020
The date’s been set and many will attend
Just the penguin will be wearing his tux
A “come as you are” I did extend
So expect to see antlers on the bucks
In the heart of Sherwood Forest we’ll meet
Guests will include many from Noah’s ark
Each one I can’t wait to heartily greet
The skunk will be seated with the aardvark
Filet mignon is the menu of choice
But heifers were threatening to boycott
So a vegan dish has made them rejoice
And something fishy may arrive by yacht
A songbird choir will be entertaining
(Can’t wait to see the tarantula dance)
Trees will give shelter if it is raining
Elk will surely line up, ready to prance
The Lion King and the Duke of Squirrel
Will receive the red carpet treatment
And Miss Piggy will be our cover girl
Turning heads of many a furry gent
It all sounds so grand, but here’s the best part
Once this party begins, there’ll be no end
Animals live in harmony; they’re smart
And not one other human will attend
*Written July 28, 2014
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