The Gnu Poem by Hilaire Belloc

The Gnu

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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.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Little Black Censored 06 February 2019

You left out the Moral at the end.

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Onyeme John 06 April 2014

I love this poem and the voice within.

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