Iguana

While the other members of her clan were green, she was born with a unique shade of indigo.

News spread across the jungle. Iguanas from different parts of the forest came to pay the baby a visit. They brought gifts such as blades of grass, twigs and small fruits.

"Could she be a messiah?" they all bowed in front of her.

They worshipped one female Iguana. Wouldn't it be better if all female members of the society are respected in the same fashion, not due to their colours, but because they hold the key to a progressive Iguana world?


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Hummingbird

A Hummingbird was resting on sheer space, when a Sparrow chirped nearby.

"Hi Hummingbird, how are you?"

"I am good Sparrow. What about you?"

"I am fine my friend, but I have a question."

"Sure."

The Sparrow let out his doubt, "Life is about moving ahead. However, I often find you flying backwards. Why do you do that?"

The Hummingbird replied smilingly, "Sometimes we have to go back to learn how to move forward, to not make the same mistakes again, in present and future. Going back doesn't slow you down. Instead, it makes you stronger, wiser and better."


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Goat

The Goat was brimming with happiness. When confronted by his fellow jungle mates, he replied proudly, "Guys, I know you wouldn't believe it, but yes it's true. You can even visit the city and check it out. I am the new fashion icon."

"What does that mean?" asked an old tortoise.

"Ah, you are so ignorant. Haven't you heard of the goatee? Men are emulating me."

The wise tortoise replied, "Son, people who appear to like you now, could stab you later. It's a selfish world. Today you may be their goatee, but tomorrow you might be their mutton."


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Frog

The frogs leapt in joy, jumping on paper boats that sailed on little rivulets of rain water.

"Rain is beautiful." The young frogs were delighted due to the incessant rain that flooded the village over the last few days. Dark clouds dominated the horizon at all hours.

Nearby, an old frog was breathing his last. The water had become too much to bear, and he realized that rain, which seemed so pleasant, could also prove fatal. He closed his eyes, unaware that a poor farmer in the surrounding was experiencing the same fate, grieving the damage of his crops.


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Eagle

The jungle was supposed to be democratic, but who would teach that to the Eagle. The animals were scared of him. The Eagle preyed on rabbits and squirrels, and even the larger species, not even sparing their little children.

The Eagle became very proud and wanted to rule the universe. He thus challenged the sun. With it's sharp gaze, it promised to bring the sun under its control. However, his overconfidence and stupid pride lead to the burning of his eyes. The Eagle turned blind.

Now, the Eagle is held captive in the jungle, powerless. Evil never lasts long.


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Rain In Hell

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it rained flames on hell today

burning me, my skinless soul

as I ran to seek a shelter

I encountered a depressed ghoul

escape not you can

the rain is here to drench

you are dead, but the pain will sting

we suffer constantly in this trench

for lies that were forgotten

tears we took for granted

even the slightest of sins we now repent

death has afterlife well documented

the fire in the skies

mercy no longer a privilege

oh how I wished to return back to Earth

to erase the faults listed on my page

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• Poets United - Poetry Pantry.

Donkey

I have no clue how the label came about, but as soon as I was old enough to sense the world around me, I realized whatever I do, I will be known as stupid.

I, and my folks, are thought of as fools for no reason. We are hardworking, carrying loads from one place to another, but do we ever get credit?

I love singing. Once I hummed a melody, and was beaten up by sticks. I fled.

I never sang again.

Our dreams are broken, and yet we live, for the world. Don't we deserve a little respect?


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Cat

He woke up that morning in disbelief. It was insane, and illogical. He purred and mewed, angry at the stupid actions that were being implemented in the society.

The Ministry of Cat had introduced a new rule. Fish would be banned in the state. Any cat or kitten, found eating a fish, or in possession of one, will be awarded strict punishment.

Why should the Ministry decide his diet? Weren't there other important issues that needed more attention than what one ate?

The cat had no answer. He smelt fish cooking in a nearby house, and walked away dejected.


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Bat

There lived a bat who had a fear of heights, and mostly stayed on land. His parents were worried due to this abnormality. They consulted several doctors, but to no avail.

"Son, look at your friends and relatives. They all hang upside down from high tree branches in groups. That's how we are supposed to be," his Dad explained.

"But Dad, can they run as quickly as me on ground?" the poor bat reasoned.

"That doesn't matter. Bats are not supposed to run."

"Isn't it good that I am different?"

"No son. It's not. What will the society say?"

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Ant

"Do they hate us mom?"

"Who son?"

"The giants who live outside our home. Why are they after us always? We never harm them."

His mother sighed. This was the moment to let her son know the truth. After all, how long could she hide from him?

She took a deep breath, and said, "They are humans son, the most powerful creature made by God."

The baby ant cried, "They captured my friends in a jar, smashed them with feet, and laughed about it. Why did God make them Mom? Why did God turn earth into a hell? Why?"



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