Six Lion Cubs under a Tree

...and there were six!

Six Lion Cubs under a Tree

For Margot and Zara

Six lion cubs under a tree

First there were two, then we saw three

We were driving along in the Kruger Park

And not long before it had been quite dark

We nearly missed them and drove right past

Perhaps we were going a little too fast!

But then there they were, tucked up in their nest

Hidden in the grass having a rest

Eventually out one came

Then another did the same

By now the warm sun had started to glow

And their deep golden eyes did show

Their fur was smooth and fluffy and soft

And all was calm until one of us coughed!

Then suddenly their eyes opened wide

And back to the tree they went to hide

But gradually they came back into the sun

And started to play and have some fun

They grappled and chewed and rolled about

And one gave another a playful clout

They opened their mouths in a massive yawn

Reminding themselves that it was just dawn

They were waiting for Mum to bring something to eat

Perhaps an Impala or another nice treat

And so at last they wandered off into the grass

But the memory forever with us will last.

Love from Dad

Kruger Park, South Africa

July 2010

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