Autobiography of a Lion...

I am known as the king of the forest
All animals fear and respect me
Life was a very hard test
I failed it and It failed me...

Born to the leader of the pride
I was loved by all
Always used to be at mother's side
Cuddled like a ball

Grew up to be a hunter great
Used to kill deer and rabbits in a wink
All of us then sat and ate
The fresh flesh - juicy, tender and pink

Time to mate arrived soon
I found a perfect match
Fought with others like a goon
Finally impressed her with a DEER CATCH

"Baby" she whispered in my ears
I was gonna be a dad...
But fate had thought of something fierce
Little did I know, I was going to be THE FATHER HE NEVER HAD...

Poachers, they started to invade
The jungle areas denser
Many animals were found dead
The situation grew much tenser...

Happiness burst as she gave birth
There was joy all around
The visitor's number had no dearth
LITTLE PRINCE, he was crowned...

But I was not there
Had gone to catch a prey
I had no idea, danger lurked there
DEATH was waiting in my way...

Found a deer standing under a tree
Tried to catch it, but away it ran
Instead, I got caught into a ditch, no chance to flee
By my worst enemy, THE MAN

I called for help, no one heard
I kept moaning in pain
It was supposed to be the best day in the world
A child's love, I was going to gain...

But instead, they shot me dead
I writhed in immense agony
The nearby area turned bloody red
My fur was going to be their money...

"My child and my wife, don't wait
I will come, NO MORE
I was caught in a man's bait
My life ended in a gore....

-->Original by me
Sanket karkare
7th july 08

Written during Computer Graphics and Translator Design lecture....
Hope it conveys the intended message...