The Old Lion
Dark brown and black
Is my giant mane.
Signs of age upon my face,
I have lived a long life.
My face is growing weary.
Life is growing short.
I see what is ahead of me
And I fear it not.
My life has been good.
It has also been bad.
To weight them side by side
The good outweighed the bad.
I’ve seen other males come and go.
My pride I will not share.
Upon my death my son will be
The master of this pride of mine.
Kimberly Johnson
1-7-12