Jennifer Proxenos Poet Rhyme

Greedy Poaching

Rhino poachers often hunt at night
When the Rhino has poor eye sight.
These prehistoric creatures
Cannot distinguish human features.
But with a well-developed sense of smell
Fortunately they can always tell
When danger or a poacher is close,
Thanks to their sensitive nose.
Every horn that they take back,
And Rhino body that they hack,
Is yet more money in their belt,
To which no sentiment is felt.
Subsistence Poachers who randomly
Kill, fit a less important role,
Their profit cannot compare,
To syndicates with international flair!
These professionals are sourced 
From a military career,
Using weapons and tactics that
Inflict unimaginable pain and fear.
Rhinos are darted from the air,
Without hesitation or human care.
Some Rhinos are found still half alive,
And veterinary surgeons rush to help
Them survive,
But could these same people perhaps
Be involved and accept,
These horrific acts, could they in fact,
Be suspect?
Will Rhinos become extinct, 
This is a worrying fear,
Statistics do indicate that this scenario,
Is realistically near!

REPOSTING FROM A POEM 2018 WHEN I JOINED POETRY SOUP

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Valsa George April 14, 2022 at 9:52 PM In our place, it is elephants and wild pigs which become prey to poachers. Elephants are hunted for ivory and pigs for flesh ! It is so sad ! Your poem clearly expresses your respect for life and the need to preserve wild life from extinction ! Beautifully composed with a lot of concern for life, Jen !

Alexis Y. August 26, 2021 at 9:39 AM Hi Jenny, That is so sad what's happening with the rhinos. I echo what Paul said. I had know clue this was going on, thanks for shedding light on the issue-Alexis

M. L. Kiser August 19, 2021 at 11:52 AM You are a conscientious poet; well crafted with thought and concern for these amazing beings.

Paul Callus August 18, 2021 at 3:09 AM You do well to keep harping on these delicate topics, Jenny. All creatures are gifts to humanity, and the greed pf some should never be allowed to rob us of what is rightly ours. ~ Warm regards, hugs and blessings dear friend. // paul

Paula Goldsmith August 13, 2021 at 9:12 AM When I read your title, "GREEDY POACHING." I first thought it was about people taking from other people. Rhino poachers are about money and not life. What a sin. So Sad. A wonderful story/write. Have a blessed day.............

Duke Beaufort August 13, 2021 at 7:14 AM Yes, it is hard to stop madness when $$ is pushing in the other direction. We have a distorted sense of value and a society that does not have the ability to regulate itself properly. This is only a sign of that.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 12, 2021 at 12:35 PM - These people only think about money ... terrible action ... I remember this poem, Jenny - A sad and powerful writing - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lindsay Laurie August 11, 2021 at 10:36 PM Hello Jennifer ... such a sad poem Jennifer. These atrocities are felt the world over, but it's the buyers of these products that need to be hunted down. It breaks my heart to read what continues to go on - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay. PS: had a virus (not covid) that laid me flat for three weeks but ok now.

Gershon Wolf August 11, 2021 at 4:06 PM Well, Jennifer, thank you for calling my attention to this horrible practice... Hope it can be halted right away!... Want to assure you, however, that the 'Rino' will never be extint in the USA, where they will live on as 'Republicans In Name Only,' i.e., 'liberal Republicans.' lol. ~ gw

John Watt August 10, 2021 at 1:15 PM Jenny, I love how you use your poetic talents to raise awareness of the plight of the rhino and other nearly endangered species. I hope this detestable practice comes to an end before it is too late and they are gone forever. Blessings and hugs ~ John

Richard Lamoureux August 10, 2021 at 12:45 PM this is so sad, humans do such despicable acts. It is good that you are creating awareness.

Tom Cunningham August 10, 2021 at 11:21 AM Sad that in time the only place we'll see them is in a book. But big money is involved, more rangers should be recruited to stamp out this criminal activity Tom P S. Congratulations on your book Jennifer, way to go.

Darlene De Beaulieu August 10, 2021 at 11:05 AM Hello Jennifer, poaching should be against the law. I say- leave the animals alone and let them live their lives. I for one do not like the hunters that kill an animal for a head display for a wall. Or kill an elephant for their tuffs. Or killing a seal for the fur. It makes me angry. Hugs.

Emilia James August 10, 2021 at 9:43 AM The greed and cruelty these people have is evil, there are no limits to what they will do. I detest this sort of thing with any living creature. Mankind takes and destroys everything. These are animals of majestic beauty. Emilia