“...In the jungle, the mighty jungle…the lion…”
Dammit, Leo growled. Bathsheba licked his face, “It is only for this night!”
They had watched the firestorm as it burned south of the Savannah sending floods of prey fleeing. It had been a delight to see. Being chief predators, Leo, his pride with his mate had systematically hunted every antelope leaping.
With their bellies full, Leo and Bathsheba curled up under the Land Rover and watched the humans as they sang that damn song around the fire pit, swilling beer. Leo and Bathsheba had a choice to make: Follow the course of nature: culling out those humans or they could set about the business of reproducing.
They, of course, set about doing what they do best.
This is my
take on underlined words. which were offerings from the
weekly challenge, Wednesday Words. This was created 12 years ago by a
blogger who no longer uses her computer, Delores.
Silly humans...
ReplyDeletethey should have a different song. Something from Lion King would be good.
DeleteI'm hoping Leo and his mate left the humans to their singing.
ReplyDeleteIt is hoped.
DeleteYep, we humans can be so foolish, can't we? Blessings, Susan!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be there in Africa anyway. It is one of the countries I will never visit.
DeleteDinner and a date is best, leave the silly people to sing.
ReplyDeleteI think that's the way it went. They weren't really hungry anymore.
DeleteGreat story for Leo and Bathsheba.
ReplyDeleteI hope they had many cubs.
DeleteThat is a lovely image.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your story.
All the best Jan
Glad you enjoyed it. I love the recipes you share. My husband is diabetic 2, and I appreciate what you share.
DeleteIt's nice to know the recipes I share are helpful.
DeleteAll the best Jan
Lions can be so elegant.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Beautiful creatures, aren't they, Elegant and powerful.
DeleteBetter than dinner and a movie, I'm hoping they listened to their full bellies and continued their date night. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI suspect that would be the answer to their choices.
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