Bryn Fortey

NEWPORT CITY

(Gateway to Wales)

Previously in THE JOURNAL

                                     Antelopes gaze in Tredegar Park
                                     Edgy, wary
                                     Hyenas scamper riverside walks
                                     Laughing at 'The Wave'

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                                     Hyenas understand conceptual sculpture
                                     No better than other
                                     Newport residents

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                                     Trumpeting total indifference
                                     To local by-laws

                                     Elephants ignore all
                                     Weight and parking restrictions
                                     While hippos in Maindee Baths
                                     Cast a baleful eye on swimmers
                                     who float too near

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                                     Chimpanzees have invaded
                                     The Civic Centre
                                     Alpha Males lording it
                                     in Council chambers

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                                     As red and green parrots
                                     Perch on high buildings
                                     To defecate on the streets
                                     Of Newport City
                                     (Gateway to Wales)