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The Tale of a Black Sheep

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There once was a black sheep,
A part of a flock,
Who was rather outspoken.
He always would mock,

"The sheep are so silly
In their uniform white.
It is plainly apparent
That a black coat is right!"

And the sheep would all listen
With polite attention
Then continue their grazing
With no comprehension.

Then on one occasion
When the sheep had decided
To move down the pasture,
The black one confided,

"I must voice my opinion,
And stand up to the throng.
I have utmost conviction
That this path is wrong!"

Well, the sheep, they did hear him,
But they payed him no mind.
And the little black sheep?
Well, he followed behind.

So, that fateful day,
Our little black saw
That one of the sheep
Had a dreadful wolf's maw!

"Attention my fellows!"
He announced to the herd
"There is here a wolf
Whose wrath we’ve incurred!”

So the sheep payed attention
And they quivered in fear
As they stood around talking
Of the wolf that was near.

But the black one continued
His warning tirade,
With one goal on his mind:
To say they were betrayed!

And the black sheep kept talking
And the flock still did shiver
While the wolf made a meal
Of lamb meat and liver.

So, in conclusion,
With the whole flock consumed,
The wolf was quite happy
While the rest were all doomed.

And the lesson to learn
Is a little known fact
That intention is nothing
If you do not ACT.
And so it finally comes!

Yes, I realize my structure isn't exactly consistent.
Think of it as "artistic licence"

Edit: Props to the Monty G LitMag for editing this piece!
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Marcaisa's avatar
That's great! I love that, it's so funny. Well, at least I thought so. Good job. I love the stanza
""Attention my fellows!"
He announced to the masses
"There is here a wolf
Who will have all our asses!" " That's what made it funny to me. That's just.....great. Really. Heheheh. :O_o: