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Confrontation

hungry lions watch
elephants with calves pass by ~
bulls charge at the pride


Written 19th March 2021

africaanimalnaturehaiku

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Valsa George

Date: 2/14/2022 4:45:00 AM

When the lion confronts the elephants, the bulls chase and confront the pride.... the mightier attack the weaker. The jungle law is well illustrated!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/14/2022 11:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I love to see the lions denied a meal, but then I suppose they have to eat too. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/29/2021 9:08:00 PM

You've given the lie to the "Joy of Nature" crowd. Well-penned, my friend. :) gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/30/2021 1:21:00 AM

Thank you very much Gershon, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/27/2021 6:02:00 AM

At Kruger Park on one of our trips a horrible stench reached our camp - we were told there was a dead Elephant Bull laying dead there for three days, - but the Park is not permitted to move the body, why, because it is food for the rest of the wild animals . We immediately drove, following our nose! When we arrived we could not get near, cars were parked along the road and in front of the unfortunate animal and a huge pride of lions were feasting on it. love your write! Blessings Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/27/2021 7:12:00 AM

Thank you very much Jennifer, the kruger is on my bucket list. Animals have to eat and only kill to survive unlike man. Hope you're well and your weekend is going well. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 3/23/2021 1:42:00 PM

Lovely one Tom. And love the picture. You can see the lions wondering "if I do I get a whippin'. Great one. Love it. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/23/2021 1:49:00 PM

Thank you very much Judy, love it when animals protect their young. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/23/2021 12:29:00 PM

A splendid Haiku Tom, it’s amazing how animals, same as humans, instinctively protect their young... Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/23/2021 12:36:00 PM

Thank you very much Belle, it sure is I know lions have to eat but I love it when they lose. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/22/2021 12:44:00 PM

The photo struck fear in me; what brave bulls!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/22/2021 12:47:00 PM

Thank you Caren, elephants become fearless when their calves are under threat. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/21/2021 8:31:00 AM

Good one. It is amazing how so much like human families are these magnificent animals. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visits to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/21/2021 8:46:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, im pleased you liked it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/20/2021 8:37:00 PM

Action packed!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/21/2021 2:20:00 AM

Thank you very much Kim, enjoy your Sunday. Tom

Jenna Logan

Date: 3/20/2021 12:03:00 PM

How brave they are to protect the herd. I've always been fascinated with elephants. A great Haiku, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/20/2021 12:13:00 PM

Thank you very much Jenna, they're a close knit bunch, saw them in Kenya in the wild a few years ago, it was amazing. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/20/2021 6:09:00 AM

lovely, Tom ~

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/20/2021 6:45:00 AM

Thank you Line, I love it when the lions miss out. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/19/2021 2:56:00 PM

Wow, those elephants are bold! A very interesting and compelling haiku, Tom. If for the contest, winning wishes for you. Hope you are enjoying some nice spring weather now. Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 3:03:00 PM

Thank you very much Carolyn, it was but re read the rules so have withdrawn it. Still quite chilly here but heading the right way. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 3/19/2021 12:58:00 PM

Magnificent! Blessings my friend, Tom! take care!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 12:59:00 PM

Thank you very much Demetrios, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

J. Summers

Date: 3/19/2021 10:40:00 AM

Excellent haiku and picture. I liked the title also. Good luck in the contest. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 10:45:00 AM

Thank you very much John, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/19/2021 9:48:00 AM

Well written Tom. I agree the title and photo go perfectly with your words :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 9:52:00 AM

Thank you very much Heidi, hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/19/2021 9:03:00 AM

The Title perfectly matches this well versed haiku!! Pangie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Pangie, im happy that you liked it. Hope your day is going well. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/19/2021 8:07:00 AM

Hi Tom, Your photo works well with your poem. Those lions sure look hungry. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day and weekend:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you very much Alexis, when they're hungry there's no stopping them. Tom

Alkas Poetry

Date: 3/19/2021 7:00:00 AM

so is life in natural habitats, each with its instinct and manners ... beautiful picture painted dear Tom salute alkas

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 7:06:00 AM

Thank you very much Alkas, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/19/2021 6:58:00 AM

Survival of the fittest. Someone is getting a meal.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 7:02:00 AM

So true Victor, the lions never go without. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 3/19/2021 5:30:00 AM

Wonderfully done. My husband loves watching the animal shows, though we live in a more domesticated area so we have to see them on tv. Love this, God bless you always, Love, Gina

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/19/2021 5:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Regina, I too love the wildlife programmes and love it when the lions lose. Enjoy your weekend. Tom