Sense Sonnet - Acher

R.I.P. Maku - LP Zoo

Goodbye to rhino great, Maku.

You were a favorite to see

Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo.

You leave a lasting legacy,

A long life, thirty four years old,

Over the years with six offspring,

Three thousand pounder to behold,

Loads of attention you did bring.

In ev'ry season of the year

Out in your yard you could be seen,

Noting crowds with a flip of ear,

Romping and resting 'twixt and 'tween.

You connected with humans with ease.

Thank you Maku for good memories.