The King versus the Coyote
Animal kingdom tale
Deep in the barren hills,
Up where the rivers stream
On the isles' nation
Where everyone needs everyone
Sharing everything
There lie the animals
Of the forest, each looking for their fill and to be full
But the king of the forest did not
Have his share and apportioned for all
There appear a wild coyote, rugged and rude and thirsting for attention
He suggested that the king forfeit his duties by coming late and dare a challenge so all the animals of the forest out of hunger and fear obey. The coyote consumed the most and left the others scraps.
It happened the king delayed, months this went on and the other animals grew weaker and the coyote grew fatter and out of shape.
Then the king of the forest appeared behind the coyote and on the throne,
The fiercest, most fitting and thirsting for hunger, that massive beast torn into the coyote and shared his meal with the other animals banishing his conspirators from the kingdom and installing order.
About the Creator
Matthew Primous
I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.
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