From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_crocodile—
... The Nile crocodile is an opportunistic apex predator and a very aggressive species of crocodile that is capable of taking almost any animal within its range. They are generalists, taking a variety of prey. Their diet consists mostly of different species of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. The Nile crocodile is an ambush predator that can wait for hours, days and even weeks for the suitable moment to attack. They are agile predators and wait for the opportunity for a prey item to come well within attack range. Even swift prey are not immune to attack. Like other crocodiles, Nile crocodiles have an extremely powerful bite that is unique amongst all animals and sharp conical teeth that sink into flesh allowing for a grip that is almost impossible to loosen. They can apply high levels of force for extended periods of time, a great advantage for holding down large prey underwater to drown.
.... Large, old males are at the top of this hierarchy and have primary access to food and the best basking spots. Crocodiles tend to respect this order; when it is infringed, the results are often violent and sometimes fatal.
... The Nile crocodile is one of the most dangerous species of crocodile and is responsible for hundreds of human deaths every year.
So much for holding hands and skimming stones.*
May you see what you have done and
who you've done it with
and all that is stolen
not just from me—
from humanity.
You once fancied yourself as king of the Nile crocodiles
but you were never that, having only deluded
yourself, having tossed yourself
into the river of time after
she set the vipers loose,
and Brutus tightened his noose.
Now seeing clear you don't belong here, "here"
being where you've built your kingdom false,
you fail to swim to freedom,
crawl back into the frenzied fray.
You will be eaten alive—
May God permit you to survive.
My book of poetry is being redone by me, I have a beautiful cover designed and the book will have a few more than 200 poems in it. I am going to have it printed on demand here in Canada. When it is done I will let you know when it is done and if anyo