Nette Onclaud Poet Dramatic Verse

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Craig Cornish"s In An Instant Contest. .27 Jan 25

How Sudden

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A ghastly cadaver drops, for whose noble sake?
To ravish the grandeur of wildlife
In the thud of night; to mangle
Mother Earth's gift and its life's intent
Where each tender beast moves in a flow
Linking a primal, fond tie with nature’s deities…
But the affinity with innocent children, its tribe
Snuffed with one ruthless bang in the forest
When pitiless minds become delirious… heinous
A giraffe, a leopard perishes without knowing
The lithe body quickly turns into a gaunt shadow,
How sudden. Just like that: unable to play with birds 
And race with own calf or cubs along an inlet...
O hollow night, O lamp of silence drained
By the vicious game from  predators
Lusting after power...just like that 
And no one can tell, for whose noble sake?

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Duke Beaufort February 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM Nette, we do see killing in nature, which is really about survival. It's a different matter to kill for sport or just for some sick pleasure, and that's an unfortunate abuse of the natural order. We also kill creatures needlessly by destroying the environments they need to thrive. Your poem makes me think about all of this madness and makes me sad really. It's a beautiful piece I'm making a favorite.

Paige Hind February 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM I am glad to see you won something. Congrats - we can all think on this one.

Sam Kauffman February 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM When stewards become predators all of nature suffers. My heart aches with the suffering and loss that comes suddenly. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you and for the eart we steward.

thriveni c mysore February 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM profound. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!

Valsa George February 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM Greedy men comb the forests and plunder all wealth. They mercilessly kill animals to the point of making them extinct. Your earnest desire to preserve wildlife is greatly appreciated. If this is for a contest, all the best dear Nette.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM Dear Nette, Oh, how your words ache with a raw, soulful plea, a cry for the voiceless. I am a huge fan of our animals that God place here on earth. You’ve painted loss so artistically, it’s impossible not to mourn. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Charles Messina January 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM If I could, I would poach the poachers, so sad. Excellent write, Nette. Best wishes in Craig's contest! Nice to see you...hugs Charlie

Sotto Poet January 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM Nette, what an excellent poem on the needless brutality that humans impose on nature and the devastating consequences of such acts. It emphasizes humanity's detachment from nature, as well as the loss of innocence and life as a result of greed and merciless actions.

Paula Goldsmith January 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM I enjoyed reading your "How Sudden" write. Yes, all gone In An Instant. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day as you write away..................

Daniel Turner January 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM so sad, Nette. Poachers only care about money. Very well written! Hoping all is well with you:)