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Endangered Species

Humans are choking the neck right now. They only need to loosen their grip just a little. But humans cannot even do that. Because humans have never had it done for them.

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Jasmine Tsai

Date: 5/27/2025 9:21:00 PM

The image this poem paints really hits! It not only stressed how humans can be cruel and forceful to each other, but also a hint of pity because kindness cannot be recreated in an environment where it was never demonstrated... Very inspiring, thank you for submitting this!

Shinsaku Ashida
Date: 5/27/2025 9:43:00 PM

Dear Jasmine, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and heartfelt comment. I'm truly moved that the imagery in my poem resonated with you. Your insight into the complexities of human kindness and cruelty adds depth to the conversation I hoped to spark. I'm grateful for your engagement and encouragement. Warm regards, Shinsaku Ashida