Lions

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I saw a man get eaten at the zoo.
People screamed and ran, but I stood still, just
waiting for you to return from the hot
dog stand. You forgot my relish. We watched
the police cars come screaming down the street.
They made us leave with no refund, and you
were angry. A cop asked me if I saw
where the lion went, and I told him no.
Later you whispered, “I hope he got away.”