thriveni c mysore Poet Quintain (English)

Nilgiri Tahr

Sure-footed on rugged hill
Likes life on mountain range
Rolling grassland fits the bill
Short horns reveal their age
Ovines in endangered stage

Males change from Brown, grey to black
Deft climbers blend with rock
Bristly manes, white saddleback
Female has agile walk
Dusky females never baulk

Feeds on various grass, leaves
Spots danger to snort, run
Predators - tigers, dholes, wolves
Humans poach, shoot for fun
Human deeds have their life done

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Margaret Foster January 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM An interesting read, two new animals I’ve learnt today. The Tahr and the dhole. I had to google. A well written verse Thrivini. Congratulations. Cheers thriveni c mysore January 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM such a pleasant visit dear poet, thank you. Thank you for your kind inspiring words. Means so much to me. Thank you.

Jeanette Swan January 22, 2025 at 3:21 AM I enjoyed reading about the Tahr. They seem to match the environment perfectly. J :) thriveni c mysore January 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM Tough they are, Nilgiri Tahr. Thank you dear poet for your kind visit. I am glad you liked it. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith January 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your creative write. I have never heard about this animal. Have a fun day with your win as you write away.................. thriveni c mysore January 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM Thank you dear poet friend for your kind visit. I am glad you liked this, it is a tough climber, you will be amazed at their ability to cross a cliff with such ease. thank you friend for the blessings.

David Crandall January 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM Nice to learn about this interesting creature, I just read they were down to 100 (that leaves a pretty small gene pool) but are hopefully making a comeback. thriveni c mysore January 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM yes dear poet, Tahr is critically endangered. thank you for your kind visit and words. thank you.

John Read January 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM Humans have a lot to answer for, enjoyed reading your poem thriveni. thriveni c mysore January 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM Yes dear poet, lot to answer for as you say. I am so glad by your kind visit. been quite a time! Thank you very much. Cheers