Two Rhinos

Two rhinos butted horns today While I was there observing, Their habitat so small for that, For me it was unnerving. Their bodies still as statues They were rooted to the ground, Though their heads they tapped together Softly, making not a sound. How far from home these creatures were, With nothing else to do But stand face to face behind the walls Within an urban zoo. As much as I love visiting, I feel a bit complicit Watching those whose capture from the wild Seems somehow quite illicit.

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Cona Adams

Date: 12/11/2016 6:40:00 AM

You have the ability to make me see it, all the while packing in the emotion, to make me feel it. A good poet is always a master at rhyme, as you definitely are.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/11/2016 3:46:00 AM

I agree. We have such wonderful ways to film in 3D etc. making the the animals seem real enough to touch. We should utilize that source instead. I believe that the wild animals should be left in their habitat and not put into zoos. However those endangered species need to be protected and sometimes a zoo is the answer. Your poem generates a passionate plea. Excellent Ilene! 7 : )

Jan Allison

Date: 12/10/2016 5:03:00 PM

It is so sad to see them in zoos Ilene I'm sure they too would much prefer to be in their natural habitat rather than behind bars:-( hugs Jan xx