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Confrontation

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


Written 19th March 2021

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Valsa George

February 14, 2022 at 4:45 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

February 14, 2022 at 11:20 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

March 29, 2021 at 9:08 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 30, 2021 at 1:21 AM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

March 27, 2021 at 6:02 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

March 27, 2021 at 7:12 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

March 23, 2021 at 1:42 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

March 23, 2021 at 1:49 PM

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

Beryl Edmonds

March 23, 2021 at 12:29 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 23, 2021 at 12:36 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

March 22, 2021 at 12:44 PM

The photo struck fear in me; what brave bulls!

Tom Cunningham

March 22, 2021 at 12:47 PM

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

Sara Kendrick

March 21, 2021 at 8:31 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

March 21, 2021 at 8:46 AM

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

Kim Rodrigues

March 20, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Action packed!

Tom Cunningham

March 21, 2021 at 2:20 AM

Thank you very much Kim, enjoy your Sunday. Tom

Jenna Logan

March 20, 2021 at 12:03 PM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 12:13 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

March 20, 2021 at 6:09 AM

lovely, Tom ~

Tom Cunningham

March 20, 2021 at 6:45 AM

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

Carolyn Devonshire

March 19, 2021 at 2:56 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

March 19, 2021 at 3:03 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

March 19, 2021 at 12:58 PM

Magnificent! Blessings my friend, Tom! take care!

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 12:59 PM

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

J. Summers

March 19, 2021 at 10:40 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 10:45 AM

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

Heidi Sands

March 19, 2021 at 9:48 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 9:52 AM

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

Panagiota Romios

March 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM

The Title perfectly matches this well versed haiku!! Pangie

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 9:39 AM

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

Alexis Y.

March 19, 2021 at 8:07 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

March 19, 2021 at 9:39 AM

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

Alkas Poetry

March 19, 2021 at 7:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 7:06 AM

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

Victor Buhagiar

March 19, 2021 at 6:58 AM

Survival of the fittest. Someone is getting a meal.

Tom Cunningham

March 19, 2021 at 7:02 AM

So true Victor, the lions never go without. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

March 19, 2021 at 5:30 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

March 19, 2021 at 5:31 AM

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