Elephants' Extinction

Poachers shrug off
their critics,
who say that they are aiding
elephants' extinction - the
people who are thirsty
for money from tusks claim
that poaching
doesn't destroy the world,
it only destroys poverty
and feeds their hungry families.
They press the triggers,
without foreseeing a wild with no elephants;
a nation with no tourism;
an orphaned elephant calf;
a beauty scrapped off from Mother Nature's creation....

Photo #2

Date: 09/04/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mika-Stevens Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 4:45 PM
This seems to be so true...great write...so sad that many species are being devastated...but in this case, the poacher don't share their money with the poor villages and only a few reap the benefits....come read my Queen Alexandra when you have the time.
Kimathi Avatar
April 29, 2016 at 4:40 AM
"Robinhood Theory" doesn't work here.... I'll sure look at your piece, and give you my reaction!!! ;-) Thanks for comenting on my piece!!! *^_^*
A   Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 9:46 PM
Teddy, Congratulations on your " Images that make you think WIN." Always ~LINDA~
Kimathi Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Thanks Linda, for your applause, and continous support!!! *^_^* <3
Delaney Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 11:49 PM
Congratulations Teddy: If only they could be stopped. Well written thoughts. Suzanne
Kimathi Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 7:04 AM
Thank you so much Suzanne!!! *^_^*
Leiser Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 9:57 PM
A sad reality, too. We'll written, Teddy. Congrats on your win!
Kimathi Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 6:58 AM
Thanks so much Laura!!! *^_^*
Turner Avatar
April 14, 2016 at 6:04 PM
Back to say congratulations Teddy on your win in the contest. Peace my friend:)
Kimathi Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 6:56 AM
Thank you so much Daniel!! :-) Peace be with you too _/|\_
Turner Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 10:05 AM
Teddy, a great interpretation of the photo. The only elephants we see here in the US are at zoos and circuses. However we have our share of greedy poachers also. Good luck in contest and Peace my friend:)
Kimathi Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:04 AM
Thanks Daniel!!! :-) Sadly poachers are everywhere...... Peace be with you also, Daniel ;-)
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 6:40 AM
You send out a very important message Teddy - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM
Thank you so much Jan!! *^_^* We are the caretakers of this world, and sadly most of the times we don't act like it.....
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