Zara s Stripes the Great Escape

Zebra Zara woke one morn,
Oh, what happened?
My stripes are all gone.
My body is black like a mystery drawn.
She looked 'neath her bed,
With hope in her eyes,
But only dust bunnies
Met her lonely cries.
She looked in the wardrobe
With coats and hats.
But she found only
The comb for the cats.
She looked in the garden
Among flowers and trees.
But couldn’t find stripes,
With the help of all bees.
She searched by the river
Near the cool, splashing waves,
Where the water runs deep,
And the tall reed grass sways.
She ran to the field,
Under the sun's golden glow,
Through the tall and thick grass,
She moved to and fro.
But no stripes were seen,
Just the wind's gentle whisper,
The field is peaceful and calm,
And a soft sunset’s glister.
Zara went home, feeling sad and light sorrow,
Wondering if her stripes can reappear tomorrow.
In the shower, she stood,
Let the water run down,
Let it all wash away
Her deep sorrow and frown.
After her shower,
 With a towel wrapped tight,
Zebra stood by the mirror,
And saw a wondrous sight!!!
Her stripes were all there,
In the mirror, so clear,
She laughed at herself.
Feeling silly, my dear!