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P is for the Pigeon – Who will not let me repair my Air Conditioner

P is for the Pigeon – Who will not let me repair my Air Conditioner   You fly all around my house,from morning to evening.I see so many of you,coming to sit in my balcony. You have a sweet voice,and look pretty and innocent,but let me tell you, oh bird,you are giving me a load […]

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O is for the Ostrich – The bird that runs and does not fly

O is for the Ostrich – The bird that runs and does not fly   You are the largest of all birds,and as an adult, you grow up to two metres,which is more than six feet,even taller than a tall human. The one bane in your structure,is that, unlike your feathered lot,you cannot fly and […]

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N is for the Nightingale – The sweetest of Singers

  N is for the Nightingale – The sweetest of Singers   Your melody holds me enthralled.Your sweet song in the early morning,holds me spellbound.I would dearly like to know the meaning of your song. Your voice is so soft and sweet,when you sing in a quiet place.But in the urban melee of cities,you raise […]

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M is for the Mongoose – The anathema of a snake

M is for the Mongoose – The anathema of a Snake   You are one of those rare animals,that are resistant to the venom,of that scourge of animals,the nightmarish snake. You can fight a snake,and tear it to shreds,you are not afraid,to face even the king cobra. You are found in many parts of the […]

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L is for the Lion – The lord of the jungle

    L is for the Lion – The lord of the jungle   You are the king of the jungle,lord of all the animals who dwell there.The gazelle, the deer and the timid rabbit,tremble when you approach, hunting for a meal. You strike fear in the hearts of all and sundry.And when you roar […]

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K is for the Kangaroo – The jewel of Australia

  K is for the Kangaroo – The jewel of Australia   You are the pride of a large country,in the southern hemisphere called Australia.You command so much respect,that you appear in their coat of arms. You are valued so highly,that you even appear in currency notes.You are the only large animalthat moves by hopping […]

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J is for the Jackal – One of the most cunning

  J is for the Jackal – One of the most cunning   You are synonymous with opportunism.You are the symbol of betrayal for humans.So much so that we liken the cunning ones among us,to you, the jackal, a beast of prey. But I feel it is rather an unfair comparison,to liken our hellish lot […]

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I is for the Iguana – One of the largest of the lizard family

  I is for the Iguana – One of the largest of the lizard family   You are a big and huge reptile.You can be up to five or six feet long.You are a very rare animal,that can be found only in a few places in the world. You look frightening and ominous,but you are […]

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H is for the Hare – One of the fastest creatures

    H is for the Hare – One of the fastest creatures   I remember once during my college days,we were playing cricket in the vast college grounds,when one of my friends pointed at a distance,and exclaimed ‘hey everyone, look at that’ We saw you, racing across the terra firma,at breakneck speed,you were there […]

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G is for the Goldfish – The fish with the golden hue

  G is for the Goldfish – The fish with the golden hue     You are among the smallest of the fish family,but you are also one of the most beautiful.You come in many colour combinations,but all of you have a golden tinge. You have a great sense of vision.You can see four different […]