Sunday, June 25, 2017

Odyssey-The African Elephant Comments

Rating: 5.0

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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Loke Kok yee
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Simone Inez Harriman 02 July 2017

Another stunning write Loke. I was totally enthralled from beginning to end on this mighty elephants plight and tragic ending.10+

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Loke Kok Yee 05 July 2017

The realities of life in the bush can be very tragic, such is the way of nature. Thanks Simone

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Bharati Nayak 26 June 2017

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.

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Loke Kok Yee 28 June 2017

Your reading and comments are much appreciated; perhaps I should write more poems like this! Thanks Bharati.

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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. :)

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Loke Kok Yee 28 June 2017

Glad you like it, gives me some confidence! Thanks Geeta.

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Valsa George 25 June 2017

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

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Loke Kok Yee 28 June 2017

Thank you Valsa, This is a new approach which I'm trying out but not sure if it is any good!

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