THE JACKAL AND THE JAGUAR

The Jackal and the Jaguar

A Jackal and a Jaguar met in a jungle lush –

“I say, dear chap, you’re lost!” Said Jack,

“My Jaguar, friend, you are American,

And come whence great rivers’ waters rush…”

“Tis true,” replied the Jaguar, divesting of his knapsack:

“I am on a walking journey, and the world o’er tread,

From Greece to China, then to Pakistan,

And thence to Chad, to Monaco, Japan, and back.”

“How jolly, and how interesting,” Jack with a twinkle said –

“And what on earth possessed you to go on such a trip?”

Jed Jaguar winked and showed his tan:

“I visit all the places of which, as a cub, I’d read.”

“Well done, my spotted special pal! Let’s have a sip

Of this sweet and special, icy welcome drink…”

And they clinked glasses, cheered and then began

To quaff the drinks non-stop (no, not just a nip).

Poor Jed was soon knocked out cold as ice,

And Jack called jackals all round him.

They feasted on imported meat – from Yucatan,

Delicious! And Jack then made a spotted coat

To wear on feasts and Sundays…

The moral is, my friends (and heed this sage advice):

Stay put at home and read your books, as much as you desire;

And if you travel, then beware of friendly jackals, nice,

For they may not be all they seem, they may conspire

To do ill deeds – so you be careful always!

This post is part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,

and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,

and also part of the ABC Wednesday meme,

and also part of the Poets United meme.