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Tenacious Beasts: Dangerous and Deadly

December 5, 2014
By m_kopecky5 GOLD, Sussex, Wisconsin
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A herd of zebra’s wanders.
father…
mother…
brother…
sister.
Moving close together, ensuring safety.
Only stopping if stomachs growl.
father…
mother… 
brother…
sister.
Slowly: a pride of lions appear,
stealthy, sly, secretive, targeting their meal.
The weakest link: spotted and pursued.
father…
mother… 
brother.
Panic: Family races away.
Looking back: baby sister surrounded.
Watching: she slowly dies. 
The zebra herd wanders.

© Aprille B., Westfield, MA

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