July 25, 2019

Jean-Luc Giraffe



Jean-Luc Giraffe made a helluva gaffe, 
Way back when, 
When he wrecked his whole life.

Why couldn't he have just been happy for Geoffrey?
Why couldn't he have just shaken his brother's hoof,
Said, "Nice job! 
Way to make kids happy!"

He was the alpha. 
The pride of the family.
But it didn't matter.

Did it really matter now?

A giraffe has to save his own neck.
But whoa to be part of the tower,
Basking in the cool shade of Acacia,
The irreplaceable warmth of family.