The Leopard Cannot Change His Spots

The leopard cannot change his spots
Into stars or polka-dots.
The tiger cannot change her stripes
(“I wish I could,” she sometimes gripes.)
The scales remain upon the fish
Though that is sometimes not his wish.
The kangaroo can try and try
But she will never learn to fly.
The cat can’t bark, the dog can’t purr,
The rabbit cannot change her fur.
The frog can leap but he can’t walk,
The lark can sing but she can’t talk.
Since we can’t be what we are not,
Let’s all be grateful for our lot.

Lesléa Newman

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