Stegosaurus Stands Tall
A Poem about Resilience in Adversity
Since we've got a challenge to write a poem about a dinosaur, I thought of the quintessential reptilian beast, the Stegosaurus.
This Prince of Beasts may not roar like Rex, but is no pushover either. The gigantic herbivore, like all other dinosaurs, is a fount of ancient wisdom and mystery, with a deep connection to the distant past. What is more significant is what it stands for.
And that is holding its ground. With its plates and spiked tail, it probably wasn't easy prey for Rex and the other carnivorous dinosaurs. And since it stood firm, it had much better chances than other diminutive dinosaurs of being left alone.
We learn from this gigantic herbivorous beast to be resilient in adversity (yes, there are many Tyrannosauruses out there) and to stand firm when challenged or overwhelmed.
Enjoy these Haikus
The Stegosaurus
A fount of sagacity
Beast of olden days
Mighty herbivore
Spiked tail swings around with force
Plates hold it to ground
Steadfast Stegosaur
Never wears down when flesh tears
Stands firm in hardship.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (3)
Defiant and powerful!!
Well written!
Knowledge in poetic form is mighty good stuff. I don't know much about dinosaurs but I do think I like the idea of them more now. Brilliant!