Lions can catch it.

Yesterday, I read that three lions at New York City’s Bronx zoo have tested positive for Covid-19.

Alarmed by this news, I immediately went home and placed my two lions 1.5 metres apart.

Mercifully, neither of them seem to be affected.

They were however covered in a fine layer of dust, testament no doubt to how long ago I won them.

As I gave them a perfunctory wipe with a hanky, I couldn’t help thinking they looked a little forlorn.

You see, lions are by nature social animals and prefer to live in prides of 12 or more.

And yet, I only have two.

I’m sure they would dearly love for me to acquire a few more and bring my pride up to a respectable level.

But the prospect of that happening seems remote.

Because, sadly, I don’t have a job.

So if someone out there is on the hunt for a senior creative, then please give me a bell.

If not for my sake, then for my lions.

Jeremy is a Sydney-based creative/writer looking for work. You can see his book at:

https://www.guru.com/freelancers/jeremy-southern/portfolio

cargocollective.com/jeremysouthern