Man and The Lion
A modern fable exploring power, ownership and humanity’s belief that kindness alone can command loyalty from the wild.
The sun shone hot as normal. A quirky smell punched the caged compound. He was no fool around lions they said. He stepped inside the perimeter, but a lone lion chased & pounced, pinning the zoo owner to the floor instead – no escape. Onlookers scream as he is dragged into the bushes.
“Give me three reasons why I should not maul you,” sneered the lion.
“I’ve been caring for you since a decade – growing you up as my own, delivering high quality food on a plate, tending your health & medical bills –”
The lion blew a hefty sigh –
“Keeping you enclosed I have saved you from rabid beasts of the wild – man & predator. You & your offspring have been spared –”
The lion blew a heftier sigh –
“I am your master.”
“Oh yeah?” exclaimed the lion, and mauled the zoo owner anyway.
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