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Once a Man from the Nile

(who leaned too close)

By John AnthonyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

There once was a man from the Nile

Who sailed the river with style

His favorite affection

Was his watery reflection

Until food for crocodiles

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About the Creator

John Anthony

Began writing out of a strange impulse while working as a cashier. Inspired at first by lyrics then spread my spotlight to include anything profound and human.

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