I am Lion!

My name is Mugambo, and I live in the African Savannah where the earth is yellow and the animals run free. I am the leader of my pack because I'm the strongest, and I run the fastest of course. I'm big and sandy coloured with lots of fur. I have long thick hair that looks messy, but that's the look I've been going for. I have big whiskers and my meow is closer to manly roar. What am I? I am a Lion; the King Lion like Simba in the Lion King who happens to live at the next watering hole. You would think he would act like such a celebrity after staring in that Disney movie, but he's pretty humble. His movie has definitely helped our area. Lots of tourists come from all over the world to get a glimpse of a King Lion. Maybe I'll star in a movie someday. Everyone tells me I'm the most handsome lion they have ever seen, and I have the fiercest roar out of all the lions in our area. Plus I could always use the cash since my little cub Simon wants to go to a private school a few watering holes away, but to be honest after making some bad investments with a warthog I don't think I could afford it.

Adapted Poem

 My poem:

IF I SHOULD SLEEP

If I should sleep,

And you should awake,

And night should carry on,

And the moon should gleam,

And the stars should glow,

As it has usual done;

If fireflies should tinkle as late,

And raccoons rush around,--

One might depart at option

From venture below!

'Tis kind to know that sun will rise

When the moon shall lie,

That life will continue,

And birds as vigorously fly.

It makes the awaking restful

And keeps the mind peaceful

That the earth so lively

Perform the lovely scene!

 Adapted From:

IF I SHOULD DIE

by: Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

If I should die,

And you should live,

And time should gurgle on,

And morn should beam,

And noon should burn,

As it has usual done;

If birds should build as early,

And bees as bustling go,--

One might depart at option

From enterprise below!

'Tis sweet to know that stocks will stand

When we with daisies lie,

That commerce will continue,

And trades as briskly fly.

It make the parting tranquil

And keeps the soul serene,

That gentlemen so sprightly

Conduct the pleasing scene!