Here you will find thePoemThe Gnuof poet Hilaire Belloc
G stands for Gnu, whose weapon of defence Are long, sharp, curling horns, and common sense. To these he adds a name so short and strong, That even hardy Boers pronounce it wrong. How often on a bright autumnal day The pious people of Pretoria say, 'Come, let us hunt the______' Then no more is heard but sounds of strong men struggling with a word; Meanwhile the distant Gnu with grateful eyes Oberserves his opportunity and flies.
