Drop bears are rarely seen
Their habits mostly unknown
Their lairs hidden from sight
We only know from where they've been
These creatures are cruel and nasty;
Sharp teeth like sharks
And claws strong and big
From shredding tree bark
Waiting for their victim, they perch in the trees
While the tourists wander unsuspectingly
Stupid enough to wander about
At the edge of the campfire light
When - woof! - a drop bear lands
From overhead with a blood curdling
growl -
And the result is a bloody mess
An unspeakable sight, a cruel attack.
So, tourists, be warned of our native wildlife,
Whilst you you are told there are no dangerous animals
AlwYs be on the lookout, always keep an eye open
For our unique, elusive and dangerous drop bear.
6 August 2015
Prompted by line in Poem "My Home" - "Even the drop beas seem friendly".
written for and submitted to the AllPoetry.com contest "they only come out at night" by Jo Evans. Won bronze 18 August 2015. For more information on these unique and mythical Australian creatures see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_bear
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