Ah, This Is the Life!

The lion stepped out into the sun

And rubbed his side against a tree.

Surveying his exhibit at the animal park,

He said, "This is the life for me!

"Dinner is served on a regular basis;

I never have to hunt for my food.

I'm served the tastiest horsemeat and mutton.

I even eat rabbit when I'm in the mood.

"There's no fighting to defend my territory;

That to me is a huge relief.

My kickback style might surprise some

And go against popular belief.

"The lady lions share my feelings;

They like my pomp, my manner, my style.

At the same time, they can appear

A bit stand-offish once in a while.

"I can be lazy and sleep for hours,

Or if I choose, I'll romp and play.

And when I start to feel a bit frisky--

Well, THAT'S a topic for another day.

"My friends in the wild suffer from afflictions--

An illness, an infection from a small gash….

If I catch a cold or need attention,

The humans are here to help in a flash.

"Visitors sometimes get on my nerves

As they stand and gawk and stare.

But when that happens, I can always

Ignore them or go off and hide in my lair.

"Or I can lie here and stare at the humans

And fantasize and imagine how great

It could be one day to find

A delicious human on my plate.

"I remain the king of the beasts;

The other animals still quake when I roar.

(Some of the non-differentiating types

Even tremble when I snore.)

"Ah, yes," (yawn) "I have it easy.

Although many would NOT agree.

As far as THIS lion is concerned,

My life is really the life for me."

(3-14-15) By Bob B