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VULTURES

This poem is written as an anti abuse anti bullyinng write Vultures See them circle high upon the wing Their beady eyes scan for anything A weakness in their prey is all they need And patience for its death before they feed They watch hyena harry of the weak To join in the gore is all they seek To get their beaks in flesh by any means They listen, waiting for the dying screams See them circle lower to the ground Encouraged by the warring battle sound In numbers now, to the fight they flock To witness murder of him in the dock They watch hyena with his teeth now bared Knowing soon his meal will be shared The scent of blood, delighted with the kill Swooping in, enjoying every thrill See them flutter ugly in the dust To scavenge in a death that seems unjust The victim, he was happy getting by Pot bellies satisfied without a sigh.


Richard Lamoureux Date: 3/6/2014 7:42:00 AM Superb Rich, vivid imagery. For me I would eliminate the explanation at the beggining, I feel the artistry speaks for itself. I also enjoyed reading all the comments. Well done my friend.
SKAT A Date: 3/5/2014 10:18:00 PM wow! Richard, I did not think you had it in you. I see it, I see it! And, I feel it! I move away from it. This is how the Vultures eat, and eat, no matter how full their bellies get.....Bullies, hang and circulate like a merry go round, picking on the ones who don't want the ride. Bullies, are nothing but scavengers spreading rumors and lies.... I think I will stay on my side eating fresh baked cookies...... Stay away from the bridge, where trolls hide. Don't want to get hit.........Love it! SKAT
Eileen Ghali Date: 3/4/2014 9:52:00 PM Read this in the middle of the night. I must admit....I didn't like the gory images they evoked....but that was the whole point....bullying and abuse is gory. This is a very well written piece. Disturbing.....in all the right ways.
Rebecca L. Date: 3/4/2014 8:45:00 PM I love this poem, Richard. Bullies make me so mad. I can't stand to see anyone being bullied. You wrote a pretty powerful piece here.
craig cornish Date: 3/4/2014 7:37:00 AM Powerful Richard, too bad vultures get a bad rap in the circle of life but as you have displayed here a perfect metaphorical tool! Those humans that prey on the weak are a sad case, whether as a bully or scam artist taking advantage of the elderly. As you have strongly alluded here, they are worthy of our disdain. Good parenting and loving families seldom produce bullies but do produce those that will defend the weak. Well crafted write Richard.
Debbie Guzzi Date: 3/3/2014 7:10:00 PM Very interesting verse! Not sure about the last two lines - if the victim was getting by? I'd think he didn't get eaten? hmm Light & Love
Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/3/2014 6:25:00 PM This serves both as a realistic portrayal of the animal kingdom AND as the metaphor for bullying. Such nasty people bullies are. you did well to describe them as vultures and hyenas!! Good one.
Peter Duggan Date: 3/3/2014 4:50:00 PM Brilliant write Richard. Tis poem is absolutely excellent. Enjoyed t very much....Peter
Kim Bond Date: 3/3/2014 1:38:00 PM Nice! What a great imagination you have.
Lucilla Carrillo Date: 3/2/2014 9:43:00 PM This is a good write about vultures. That is a sad thing to watch. I remember a long time ago a picture came out on the cover of a megazine, of a little girl about two years old. She was dying and all these vultures were circling around her. It became a famous picture. Do you remember?... Lucilla
Louise Holley Date: 3/2/2014 7:16:00 PM wonderful

VULTURES

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