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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE GNU, by HILAIRE BELLOC Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: G. Stands for gnu, whose weapons of defence Last Line: That even haydy boers pronounce it wrong Alternate Author Name(s): Belloc, Joseph Hilaire Pierre Rene Subject(s): Gnus | |||
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. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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