Beautiful But Endangered

BEAUTIFUL BUT ENDANGERED

I’m a tall lanky, long legged creature,
stunning beauty, easily recognized.
Body marks separate me from others,
that’s why been told … I’m easy on the eyes.

Talk about eyes, my beamers not forget,
gigantic sultry, sexy bedroom eyes.
More alluring behind long thick lashes,
extraordinary … no one denies.

All the way down neck, flows short full mane,
no way competes with lips, soft, luscious, wet.
I’m more than looks, I’m an intelligent
creature God created … this don’t forget.

Like all Creation, I glorify God,
as a Giraffe, fear I’ll soon disappear.
Beautiful but critically endangered,
Is someone listening … does someone hear?

July 21, 2023
Contest: Jamming
Sponsor: Eve Roper

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Joe Dimino

Date: 7/29/2023 7:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your lovely, poignant poem. Personification now days is on the mediocre, if not outright~crude, while mocking tastefully dressed, intelligently presenting people. I put myself in the gutter early on in life...my wife has always been a fashion plate whose appearance and education have elevated my standards. She taught me the meaning of class, which I bless her for, which has inspired me also to adopt such admirable presentation as my own. While I am still somewhat an ugly duck, I quack far more melodious for my sincere efforts. Blessings my friend.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian
Date: 7/29/2023 11:57:00 AM

Joe. Lovely, poignant... OH you mean the poem ..not you? lol Thank you for kind words. Your wife sees you as a creature, a soul created by God, with qualities reflecting God's personality. How could she. not be attracted to you.. Thanks for reading!

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 7/24/2023 11:18:00 PM

Eve, I appreciate you giving it a 2nd placement. I hope it makes folks aware of what's going on, and shows appreciation for what a wonderful designer and creator our God is. Thank you. Look forward to your next contest. E