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Playing with Food

We’re not at all hungry
But we still hunted
We took down a young wildebeest; delicious
Romping around will help
Build our appetites

The sun is getting hot
And uncomfortable
We collectively decide to move our kill
Together we drag it
Under a large bush

Hunger finally knocks
But before we eat
One sister takes a stroll to the road and checks
Who or what is lurking
Returns satisfied

Copyright © 2025 Robbie Cheadle

This poem is from Robbie’s book Lion Scream: Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife. It’s available on Amazon.

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Author Biography 

Award-winning, bestselling author, Robbie Cheadle, has published thirteen children’s book and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name. The ten Sir Chocolate children’s picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions which children can make under adult supervision. Robbie’s blog includes recipes, fondant and cake artwork, poetry, and book reviews. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/. Robbie Cheadle’s books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robbie-Cheadle/author/