Jude Chukwuemeka Muoneke

THE LIONESS

 

Many decades ago, 
A lioness crawled out, 
With tearful laughters, 
Many friendly foes, 
Gathered for a feast. 

Growing up,
Fate twisted many hurdles, 
But, she stoops to conquer,
Fighting her fears of unknown,
Her Chi stood by her.

Though wounded, 
By the fracas of fate, 
A sacrificial lamb! 
She stoops to conquer, 
Questioning her fate. 

Today, in reminiscence, 
Of her past and present, 
She\'s hopeful of the battles fought, 
Her Chi has destined her a Queen, 
To rule over her dynasty.