The Fox, Jackal, and Wolf one day

Joined the Lion to hunt for prey.

They knew the King would help them slay

A feast for them all to partake.

Along the path they saw the Deer.

The Deer saw them and ran in fear.

The pack gave chase with roar and jeer.

In the end, Deer’s life they did take.

The Lion spoke with airs of royals,

Quarter this deer before it spoils,

And give a quarter for my toils,

And the rest can be divvied thusly.

As King, I receive a quarter.

And another as arbiter.

The last is mine without barter.

You don’t want to argue, trust me.

So Fox, Jackal, and Wolf did come,

To learn about reward and toils.

Although your labor is welcome,

You aren’t guaranteed any spoils.

Note: Based on “The Lion’s Share” from Aesop’s Fables.