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Pangolins

Oh precious little Pangolins
How many people know of you?
Though forty million years you've lived
Your numbers have become too few.

While hunted for your scales and meat
By poachers, a great price they seek.
You curl up in a little ball,
Such easy prey because you're meek. 

Unless donations keep you safe
Extinction soon will be your fate.
My prayer is that to know of you
The public will appreciate

Your contribution to this Earth.
Of ants and insects do you dine,
A gentle creature of the wild.
Your presence here is quite divine.

© Connie Marcum Wong

**Dedicated to Maria Diekmann who is devoted to saving the Pangolin
and other individuals who are making a difference.

*A Pangolin is captured every five minutes in Africa and Asia combined.


(This link is a MUST SEE and shows them in action after brief introduction)

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/worlds-wanted-animal-full-episode/16258/


https://youtu.be/ThDsJEzbBg4   (Video)

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11370277/Pangolins-why-this-cute-prehistoric-mammal-is-facing-extinction.html.   (website)

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 2/17/2020 7:30:00 PM

Such gentle creatures, Connie, and such beautiful pictures to accompany this much-needed poem, Connie, the Lord thank's you, for your prayers . . .

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 2/17/2020 8:59:00 PM

Thank you Indiana. If we let creatures like this become extinct the ant population along with other insects our balance of nature becomes out of balance. Most people have never heard of them nor their plight. Thank you. xxoo

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 4/18/2019 8:40:00 AM

Nice pangolins, Connie. Hoping, the public hears you.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 8/30/2018 9:34:00 PM

I can't do scaly things. I love you but I didn't even read - just looked at the pictures and pondered whether or not to tell you the truth. As you know, I decided to tell my truth by sharing my repulsion which includes my gag button to all things reptile. I sorry! Love ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/30/2018 11:20:00 PM

If you could just see the video they are not repulsive at all they are just adorable and they're not related to reptiles but two anteaters. They're very endangered. : )

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/11/2018 6:23:00 PM

That's a lovely little poem on such a fascinating unusual animal.

John Hamilton

Date: 6/11/2018 1:30:00 PM

A very interesting creature, a mammal that looks like a reptile, (maybe it's both) like the platypus, a testimony to our Creators genius. Thanks for your beautiful poem that highlights it's plight. Ditto to Carolyn's feelings about the poachers!!

Paul Callus

Date: 6/10/2018 6:50:00 AM

Hi Connie...I checked out the links which you provided, and now I feel doubly sorry for the way these animals are being treated. You have done well to bring awareness to their plight. I, for one, had never heard of pangolins! Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/10/2018 2:28:00 PM

I had never heard of them either Paul. When I first saw them on Natgeo channel I thought the face looked like an ant-eater and it is in that family. They are such wonderful little creatures I hope they can be saved. Thank you Paul. : )

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 6/7/2018 10:24:00 AM

The photos are gorgeous, your words though have far more punch. Well done on finding out about these wonderful creatures, and bringing their plight to our attention with your well crafted words.

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/4/2018 10:08:00 AM

All creatures should be protected...lovely write my friend...hope all is O.K...love and light...^WW^

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/5/2018 3:02:00 PM

I drove for the first time yesterday. It has been six weeks since my total knee replacement. It was very difficult because the pain meds made me too sick so I was religated to taking only extra strength tylenol. I am finally able to enjoy reading poetry again and I am beginning to feel like my old self. Thank you for your comments which are much appreciated. Blessings, Connie

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/3/2018 9:45:00 PM

Thank you for writing this meaningful and superb poem my friend. We desperately need to save this wonderful animal. A fav...

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/3/2018 8:14:00 PM

Hello Connie … a nice tribute for a harmless animal that doesn't deserve to be driven towards extinction because of greed - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Eve Roper

Date: 6/3/2018 5:05:00 PM

very interesting.. looks a little like our armadillo ... nicely done hugs

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/3/2018 3:17:00 PM

A lovely tribute to an animal most people probably don't know exists. It's the poachers and greedy hunters who should be facing extinction. Thank you for bringing the pangolin to our attention! Hugs, Carolyn

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/3/2018 8:57:00 AM

What a cool animal, it has a mystical quality. Thanks for creating awareness.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/3/2018 6:15:00 AM

Kudos Connie for the theme you chose..written in your usual soft, elegant flow, the poem makes an impact.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/3/2018 12:25:00 AM

connie, i've never been introduced to these creatures till now... this remarkable dedication rouses my soul; very heartfelt! hope too that you are far from the volcanic eruption there... huggs

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/2/2018 10:07:00 PM

A wonderful and intriguing tribute Mrs Connie but so sad. One of those poems that's makes a nature lover angry. I must check out the plight of the pangolin.

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/2/2018 9:58:00 PM

Connie, your dedication poem to the adorable and beneficial pangolin is captivating and awesome. Thank you for bringing attention to their plight and the plunder of Nature! Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2018 8:32:00 PM

connie, I want to see the video but Joe is on his way home and I still have at least five comments to do! Oh, how little time in this life for all the things I want to do. I love this cute dedication poem to an interesting animal which looks so much like an anteater.