The Wise Lion

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The wise lion, exactly like

The wise owl was forlorn. The fact

That they were torn-up and shattered,

Reminded him of his birth. With a

Smile, joy re-entered his life

When the dog passed by with her puppy.

What made this lion so timid?

As brave and strong as he was, why

Would a lion cringe? Was the poor

Little lion afraid of his own

Shadow? In its own splendor,

The day turned out to be rather bright.

Securely independent, the

Wise lion became staunch and gallant.

These are the qualities that make

Him a true warrior when it comes to

Fighting. Wise lions are brave souls;

Their skills are truly remarkable.

"I will protect you from danger",

A wise lion would probably say,

"On the land that we're a part of.

Feeling safe and secure is our

Right when you're down and out, thinking

That all hope is gone. Don't you fear"?

As the wise lion looks back on

His life, the last part of this story

Comes to a close. When he departs,

He wants us to know that he was just

As scared as we were in this role,

But, if you believe in yourself, you

Can do anything if you try.

Written by Anna Marie Carlson

Sunday, April 10, 2021