A rifle cracked, a wisp of smoke, then a searing pain
A futile charge, then throes of death, in the open plains
He landed on the dusty ground as heaven was closing her gates
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Falling to the bullets of greedy poachers these giant tuskers- - The one who could cross such huge obstacles thrown by nature and survived lastly loses the battle against man, the dangerous civilized animal- - Very poignantly written poem about the African elephants and the threat to their survival.
Your reading and comments are much appreciated; perhaps I should write more poems like this! Thanks Bharati.
Elephants are such colossal animals, majestic and powerful! A rifle cracked, a wisp of smoke, then a searing pain A futile charge, then throes of death, in the open plains A very sad episode here! The African elephants look different from Indian elephants. The ears are very large. In Kerala, the elephants are revered and are a part of temple rituals. A vote as big as the elephant. :)
Sad is his end....! The thoughtless poachers driven by avarice put an end to the victorious odyssey of this mighty tusker! His migration in search of water and grass lands is beautifully portrayed. Life is hard for him, yet his survival instinct wins over all adversities. Enjoyed this beautiful poem on an uncommon topic! A mighty 10
Thank you Valsa, This is a new approach which I'm trying out but not sure if it is any good!
Another stunning write Loke. I was totally enthralled from beginning to end on this mighty elephants plight and tragic ending.10+
The realities of life in the bush can be very tragic, such is the way of nature. Thanks Simone