Coyotes in the City

Here’s advice that we’ve received
In case we have a sighting
Of wild coyotes in the park;
The fear has been igniting.

Just raise your arms and stand up tall,
Pretending to be bigger,
For apprehension such behavior
In these beasts may trigger.

Then hopefully they’ll trot away
But if somehow they linger,
Keep pets real close but otherwise
Don’t run or lift a finger.

In Central Park you’ll likely see
A host of squirrels scurry.
A rare coyote sighting, though,
Means wave your arms and worry.