G stands for Gnu, whose weapon of defence Are long, sharp, curling horns, and common sense. To these he adds a name so short and strong, That even hardy Boers pronounce it wrong. How often on a bright autumnal day The pious people of Pretoria say, Come, let us hunt the______' Then no more is heard but sounds of strong men struggling with a word; Meanwhile the distant Gnu with grateful eyes Oberserves his opportunity and flies. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TOWERS OF SIMON RODIA; FOR HOWARD W. SWENSON 1903-1081 by KAREN SWENSON IN ANSWER TO QUESTION FROM GREEK GRAMMAR: WHAT FUTURES SPEAK by ANNA LETITIA BARBAULD THE SHEPHERD'S PIPE: FIFTH ECLOGUE; TO HIS FRIEND CHRISTOPHER BROOKE by WILLIAM BROWNE (1591-1643) |