I'VE GOT NO PRIDE.
Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:56 pm
I'VE GOT NO PRIDE.
'Oh Mum I'm feeling sad' the little Lion said.
'I've got such negativity just running through my head.
It doesn't matter what I do or how hard I might try
the other Lions call me names. I try hard not to cry.
I cannot run as fast as them, or fight for very long.
But I still get there in the end, tell me Mum is that wrong?
And even though I try and try, my roar is not as loud,
but personally I think that I stand out from the crowd.
My tail is not as long and I've yet to make a kill
but Mum I always give my best, you know I always will.
I'll always do the best I can, you know how much I care
and I oft’ recall the story of the tortoise and the hare.
They say that I have got no pride, and Mum that isn't true.
I care a lot about the things that every day I do.
I pride myself on having the Prides interest at heart
and give my best and always finish everything I start.'
His little eyes grew wet with tears, his lips started to tremble
and Mother felt sorry for him, this cub who did resemble
his Father , who was big and strong, unbeaten in a fight;
who in his younger days also had Lions try his might.
'It's alright son you mustn't fret. Just always do your best.
You'll find through life so many times you'll be put to the test.
And it is more important to do a good job you know.
An honest job that is done right, and not one just for show.
I know you never do give up, you're honest and persistent
and if errors at times you make you're always most insistent,
on trying to learn where you erred, and then putting it right.
You're a stayer not a player, and you’re caring and polite.
Other Lions will know your name, respect your wise decisions
and you will be the King of Beasts, ensuring no divisions
arise amongst the others in this the biggest pride
of Lions in this country, where the Mother does provide.'
So little Lion was mollified, he thought on what Mum said,
and after such a busy day he gladly went to bed.
His little eyes closed sleepily, his small paws twitched and waved
as Mother watched him fondly . A small Lion well behaved.
She knew that he had found his pride, his ego she had tended.
Life’s always full of difficulties but least said soonest mended.
You cannot take ones pride away, but confidence can be shattered
when harsh unfeeling words are said and innuendoes scattered.
Maureen Clifford ©
'Oh Mum I'm feeling sad' the little Lion said.
'I've got such negativity just running through my head.
It doesn't matter what I do or how hard I might try
the other Lions call me names. I try hard not to cry.
I cannot run as fast as them, or fight for very long.
But I still get there in the end, tell me Mum is that wrong?
And even though I try and try, my roar is not as loud,
but personally I think that I stand out from the crowd.
My tail is not as long and I've yet to make a kill
but Mum I always give my best, you know I always will.
I'll always do the best I can, you know how much I care
and I oft’ recall the story of the tortoise and the hare.
They say that I have got no pride, and Mum that isn't true.
I care a lot about the things that every day I do.
I pride myself on having the Prides interest at heart
and give my best and always finish everything I start.'
His little eyes grew wet with tears, his lips started to tremble
and Mother felt sorry for him, this cub who did resemble
his Father , who was big and strong, unbeaten in a fight;
who in his younger days also had Lions try his might.
'It's alright son you mustn't fret. Just always do your best.
You'll find through life so many times you'll be put to the test.
And it is more important to do a good job you know.
An honest job that is done right, and not one just for show.
I know you never do give up, you're honest and persistent
and if errors at times you make you're always most insistent,
on trying to learn where you erred, and then putting it right.
You're a stayer not a player, and you’re caring and polite.
Other Lions will know your name, respect your wise decisions
and you will be the King of Beasts, ensuring no divisions
arise amongst the others in this the biggest pride
of Lions in this country, where the Mother does provide.'
So little Lion was mollified, he thought on what Mum said,
and after such a busy day he gladly went to bed.
His little eyes closed sleepily, his small paws twitched and waved
as Mother watched him fondly . A small Lion well behaved.
She knew that he had found his pride, his ego she had tended.
Life’s always full of difficulties but least said soonest mended.
You cannot take ones pride away, but confidence can be shattered
when harsh unfeeling words are said and innuendoes scattered.
Maureen Clifford ©