Quiller Poem by Ima Ryma

Though mighty hunters lions be,
One small animal hunted rare -
The porcupine gets a pass free,
With the sharp spines that it does bear.
Sometimes the young lions will try,
Or very hungry lions too,
And painfully they do learn why
Porcupines are not prey to do.
This porcupine oft comes upon
A bunch of lions in my way.
With quills erect I get it on.
The lions know they best not stay.

I'm a thorn in the lion's side,
A fact that hurts the lion's pride.