Shaheen Darr:
Africa's prides, kings of the jungle
Majestic in their gait, born to rule
Roaming the wild, their territory to protect
Woe betide any who dares to intercept
Lazy in the afternoon sun, siestas are a must
the large mane adding to the heat and the dust
Hunts left for the females, they expect to be fed
One growl is enough to remind who rules the roost
Strength and power qualities of these regals
Awesome animals born to be admired
Hilaire Belloc
The Lion, the Lion, he dwells in the Waste,
He has a big head and a very small waist;
But his shoulders are stark, and his jaws they are grim,
And a good little child will not play with him.
He has a big head and a very small waist;
But his shoulders are stark, and his jaws they are grim,
And a good little child will not play with him.